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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991, 64,841.62 and 25,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991, 64,841.62 and 25,764.68 is: 35,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991 : 64,841.62 = 25,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991/64,841.62 = 25,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991x = 64,841.62 × 25,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991x = 1,670,623,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,623,589.98/46,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,551.99

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