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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.28, 64,851.96 and 25,774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.28, 64,851.96 and 25,774.68 is: 35,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.28 : 64,851.96 = 25,774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.28/64,851.96 = 25,774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.28x = 64,851.96 × 25,774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.28x = 1,671,538,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,538,516.37/46,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.25

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