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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,795.72, 64,578.26 and 25,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,795.72, 64,578.26 and 25,575 is: 35,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,795.72 : 64,578.26 = 25,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,795.72/64,578.26 = 25,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,795.72x = 64,578.26 × 25,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,795.72x = 1,651,588,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,588,999.50/46,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,293.59

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