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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.10, 68,998.20 and 25,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.10, 68,998.20 and 25,246.60 is: 37,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.10 : 68,998.20 = 25,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.10/68,998.20 = 25,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.10x = 68,998.20 × 25,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.10x = 1,741,969,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,969,956.12/46,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,849.90

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