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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,962.84, 64,806.24 and 25,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,962.84, 64,806.24 and 25,741.68 is: 35,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,962.84 : 64,806.24 = 25,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,962.84/64,806.24 = 25,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,962.84x = 64,806.24 × 25,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,962.84x = 1,668,221,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,221,492.08/46,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,522.16

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