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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,862.79, 64,670.58 and 25,642.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,862.79, 64,670.58 and 25,642.05 is: 35,385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,862.79 : 64,670.58 = 25,642.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,862.79/64,670.58 = 25,642.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,862.79x = 64,670.58 × 25,642.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,862.79x = 1,658,286,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,286,245.89/46,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,385.99

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