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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.68, 64,821.81 and 25,751.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.68, 64,821.81 and 25,751.89 is: 35,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.68 : 64,821.81 = 25,751.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.68/64,821.81 = 25,751.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.68x = 64,821.81 × 25,751.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.68x = 1,669,284,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,284,120.72/46,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,537.34

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