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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,858.83, 64,666.11 and 25,638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,858.83, 64,666.11 and 25,638.55 is: 35,381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,858.83 : 64,666.11 = 25,638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,858.83/64,666.11 = 25,638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,858.83x = 64,666.11 × 25,638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,858.83x = 1,657,945,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,945,229.02/46,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,381.71

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