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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,931.80, 64,766.10 and 25,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,931.80, 64,766.10 and 25,711 is: 35,481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,931.80 : 64,766.10 = 25,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,931.80/64,766.10 = 25,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,931.80x = 64,766.10 × 25,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,931.80x = 1,665,201,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,201,197.10/46,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,481.30

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