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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,775.62, 64,552.98 and 25,555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,775.62, 64,552.98 and 25,555.24 is: 35,267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,775.62 : 64,552.98 = 25,555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,775.62/64,552.98 = 25,555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,775.62x = 64,552.98 × 25,555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,775.62x = 1,649,666,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,666,896.62/46,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,267.67

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