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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.60, 68,970.45 and 25,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.60, 68,970.45 and 25,228.10 is: 37,822.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.60 : 68,970.45 = 25,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.60/68,970.45 = 25,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.60x = 68,970.45 × 25,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.60x = 1,739,993,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,993,409.65/46,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,822.16

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