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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.18, 64,855.56 and 25,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.18, 64,855.56 and 25,775.26 is: 35,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.18 : 64,855.56 = 25,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.18/64,855.56 = 25,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.18x = 64,855.56 × 25,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.18x = 1,671,668,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,668,921.45/46,996.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,570.31

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