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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.32, 64,761.48 and 25,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.32, 64,761.48 and 25,705.52 is: 35,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.32 : 64,761.48 = 25,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.32/64,761.48 = 25,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.32x = 64,761.48 × 25,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.32x = 1,664,727,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,727,519.37/46,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,472.32

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