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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,994.43, 64,852.32 and 25,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,994.43, 64,852.32 and 25,774.14 is: 35,568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,994.43 : 64,852.32 = 25,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,994.43/64,852.32 = 25,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,994.43x = 64,852.32 × 25,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,994.43x = 1,671,512,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,512,775.00/46,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,568.32

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