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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,905.92, 64,726.80 and 25,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,905.92, 64,726.80 and 25,681.76 is: 35,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,905.92 : 64,726.80 = 25,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,905.92/64,726.80 = 25,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,905.92x = 64,726.80 × 25,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,905.92x = 1,662,298,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,298,143.17/46,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,438.98

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