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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.38, 64,591.42 and 25,584.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.38, 64,591.42 and 25,584.73 is: 35,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.38 : 64,591.42 = 25,584.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.38/64,591.42 = 25,584.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.38x = 64,591.42 × 25,584.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.38x = 1,652,554,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,554,041.02/46,805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,306.92

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