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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,791.26, 64,571.97 and 25,570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,791.26, 64,571.97 and 25,570.53 is: 35,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,791.26 : 64,571.97 = 25,570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,791.26/64,571.97 = 25,570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,791.26x = 64,571.97 × 25,570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,791.26x = 1,651,139,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,139,510.57/46,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,287.35

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