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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.29, 64,855.89 and 25,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.29, 64,855.89 and 25,775.51 is: 35,570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.29 : 64,855.89 = 25,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.29/64,855.89 = 25,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.29x = 64,855.89 × 25,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.29x = 1,671,693,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,693,316.97/46,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,570.75

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