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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.10, 68,969.70 and 25,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.10, 68,969.70 and 25,227.60 is: 37,821.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.10 : 68,969.70 = 25,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.10/68,969.70 = 25,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.10x = 68,969.70 × 25,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.10x = 1,739,940,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,940,003.72/46,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,821.41

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