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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,786.59, 64,565.96 and 25,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,786.59, 64,565.96 and 25,566.32 is: 35,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,786.59 : 64,565.96 = 25,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,786.59/64,565.96 = 25,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,786.59x = 64,565.96 × 25,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,786.59x = 1,650,713,543.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,713,543.81/46,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,281.77

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