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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,998.78, 64,858.41 and 25,778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,998.78, 64,858.41 and 25,778.22 is: 35,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,998.78 : 64,858.41 = 25,778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,998.78/64,858.41 = 25,778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,998.78x = 64,858.41 × 25,778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,998.78x = 1,671,934,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,934,361.83/46,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.99

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