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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.30, 64,858.65 and 25,778.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.30, 64,858.65 and 25,778.54 is: 35,575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.30 : 64,858.65 = 25,778.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.30/64,858.65 = 25,778.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.30x = 64,858.65 × 25,778.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.30x = 1,671,961,303.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,961,303.37/46,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,575.69

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