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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,788.62, 64,569.89 and 25,569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,788.62, 64,569.89 and 25,569.25 is: 35,286.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,788.62 : 64,569.89 = 25,569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,788.62/64,569.89 = 25,569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,788.62x = 64,569.89 × 25,569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,788.62x = 1,651,003,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,003,562.38/46,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,286.44

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