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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,721.91, 64,475.56 and 25,499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,721.91, 64,475.56 and 25,499.78 is: 35,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,721.91 : 64,475.56 = 25,499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,721.91/64,475.56 = 25,499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,721.91x = 64,475.56 × 25,499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,721.91x = 1,644,112,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,112,595.38/46,721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,189.33

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