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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.39, 64,674.24 and 25,644.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.39, 64,674.24 and 25,644.66 is: 35,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.39 : 64,674.24 = 25,644.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.39/64,674.24 = 25,644.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.39x = 64,674.24 × 25,644.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.39x = 1,658,548,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,548,701.11/46,865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,389.63

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