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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,997.61, 64,860.86 and 25,781.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,997.61, 64,860.86 and 25,781.01 is: 35,580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,997.61 : 64,860.86 = 25,781.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,997.61/64,860.86 = 25,781.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,997.61x = 64,860.86 × 25,781.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,997.61x = 1,672,178,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,178,480.27/46,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,580.07

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