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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.83, 64,805.40 and 25,740.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.83, 64,805.40 and 25,740.09 is: 35,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.83 : 64,805.40 = 25,740.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.83/64,805.40 = 25,740.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.83x = 64,805.40 × 25,740.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.83x = 1,668,096,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,096,828.49/46,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,521.03

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