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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,725.92, 64,481.40 and 25,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,725.92, 64,481.40 and 25,505 is: 35,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,725.92 : 64,481.40 = 25,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,725.92/64,481.40 = 25,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,725.92x = 64,481.40 × 25,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,725.92x = 1,644,598,107
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,598,107/46,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,196.70

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