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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,967, 64,814.52 and 25,747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,967, 64,814.52 and 25,747.16 is: 35,531.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,967 : 64,814.52 = 25,747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,967/64,814.52 = 25,747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,967x = 64,814.52 × 25,747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,967x = 1,668,789,816.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,789,816.76/46,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,531.11

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