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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.10, 64,854.47 and 25,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.10, 64,854.47 and 25,775.31 is: 35,569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.10 : 64,854.47 = 25,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.10/64,854.47 = 25,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.10x = 64,854.47 × 25,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.10x = 1,671,644,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,644,376.78/46,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,569.85

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