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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.11, 64,858.79 and 25,779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.11, 64,858.79 and 25,779.51 is: 35,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.11 : 64,858.79 = 25,779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.11/64,858.79 = 25,779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.11x = 64,858.79 × 25,779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.11x = 1,672,027,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,027,825.39/46,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,578.00

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