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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,932.70, 64,763.40 and 25,711.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,932.70, 64,763.40 and 25,711.78 is: 35,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,932.70 : 64,763.40 = 25,711.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,932.70/64,763.40 = 25,711.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,932.70x = 64,763.40 × 25,711.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,932.70x = 1,665,182,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,182,292.85/46,932.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,480.22

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