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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.29, 64,858.65 and 25,777.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.29, 64,858.65 and 25,777.51 is: 35,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.29 : 64,858.65 = 25,777.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.29/64,858.65 = 25,777.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.29x = 64,858.65 × 25,777.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.29x = 1,671,894,498.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,894,498.96/46,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.52

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