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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.57, 64,828.96 and 25,756.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.57, 64,828.96 and 25,756.79 is: 35,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.57 : 64,828.96 = 25,756.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.57/64,828.96 = 25,756.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.57x = 64,828.96 × 25,756.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.57x = 1,669,785,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,785,520.10/46,977.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,544.31

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