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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,002.60, 68,967.45 and 25,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,002.60, 68,967.45 and 25,226.10 is: 37,819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,002.60 : 68,967.45 = 25,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,002.60/68,967.45 = 25,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,002.60x = 68,967.45 × 25,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,002.60x = 1,739,779,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,779,790.45/46,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,819.16

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