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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,720.91, 64,474.18 and 25,498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,720.91, 64,474.18 and 25,498.78 is: 35,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,720.91 : 64,474.18 = 25,498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,720.91/64,474.18 = 25,498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,720.91x = 64,474.18 × 25,498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,720.91x = 1,644,012,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,012,706.57/46,720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,187.94

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