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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.63, 64,855.40 and 25,776.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.63, 64,855.40 and 25,776.33 is: 35,572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.63 : 64,855.40 = 25,776.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.63/64,855.40 = 25,776.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.63x = 64,855.40 × 25,776.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.63x = 1,671,734,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,734,063.80/46,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,572.12

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