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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,974, 64,826.08 and 25,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,974, 64,826.08 and 25,754.08 is: 35,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,974 : 64,826.08 = 25,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,974/64,826.08 = 25,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,974x = 64,826.08 × 25,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,974x = 1,669,536,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,536,050.41/46,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.70

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