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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,849.20, 64,651.98 and 25,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,849.20, 64,651.98 and 25,628.52 is: 35,367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,849.20 : 64,651.98 = 25,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,849.20/64,651.98 = 25,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,849.20x = 64,651.98 × 25,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,849.20x = 1,656,934,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,934,562.47/46,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,367.40

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