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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,853.78, 64,662.66 and 25,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,853.78, 64,662.66 and 25,636.24 is: 35,380.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,853.78 : 64,662.66 = 25,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,853.78/64,662.66 = 25,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,853.78x = 64,662.66 × 25,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,853.78x = 1,657,707,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,707,147.49/46,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,380.44

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