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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.39, 64,822.73 and 25,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.39, 64,822.73 and 25,462.84 is: 35,139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.39 : 64,822.73 = 25,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.39/64,822.73 = 25,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.39x = 64,822.73 × 25,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.39x = 1,650,570,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,570,802.35/46,972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,139.17

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