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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,912.70, 64,739.55 and 25,402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,912.70, 64,739.55 and 25,402.45 is: 35,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,912.70 : 64,739.55 = 25,402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,912.70/64,739.55 = 25,402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,912.70x = 64,739.55 × 25,402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,912.70x = 1,644,543,181.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,543,181.90/46,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,055.39

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