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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999, 64,858.16 and 25,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999, 64,858.16 and 25,777.80 is: 35,573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999 : 64,858.16 = 25,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999/64,858.16 = 25,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999x = 64,858.16 × 25,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999x = 1,671,900,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,900,676.85/46,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.11

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