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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.28, 64,661.97 and 25,635.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.28, 64,661.97 and 25,635.74 is: 35,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.28 : 64,661.97 = 25,635.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.28/64,661.97 = 25,635.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.28x = 64,661.97 × 25,635.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.28x = 1,657,657,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,657,127.50/46,853.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,379.75

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