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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.16, 64,674.92 and 25,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.16, 64,674.92 and 25,644.40 is: 35,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.16 : 64,674.92 = 25,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.16/64,674.92 = 25,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.16x = 64,674.92 × 25,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.16x = 1,658,549,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,549,518.45/46,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,389.82

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