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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,961.26, 64,807.66 and 25,741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,961.26, 64,807.66 and 25,741.69 is: 35,524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,961.26 : 64,807.66 = 25,741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,961.26/64,807.66 = 25,741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,961.26x = 64,807.66 × 25,741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,961.26x = 1,668,258,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,258,563.50/46,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,524.15

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