Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,882.28, 64,698 and 25,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,882.28, 64,698 and 25,662 is: 35,413.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,882.28 : 64,698 = 25,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,882.28/64,698 = 25,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,882.28x = 64,698 × 25,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,882.28x = 1,660,280,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,660,280,076/46,882.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,413.81
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