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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,950.19, 64,791.77 and 25,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,950.19, 64,791.77 and 25,729 is: 35,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,950.19 : 64,791.77 = 25,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,950.19/64,791.77 = 25,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,950.19x = 64,791.77 × 25,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,950.19x = 1,667,027,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,027,450.33/46,950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,506.30

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