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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,932.80, 64,767.48 and 25,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,932.80, 64,767.48 and 25,712 is: 35,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,932.80 : 64,767.48 = 25,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,932.80/64,767.48 = 25,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,932.80x = 64,767.48 × 25,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,932.80x = 1,665,301,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,301,445.76/46,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,482.68

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