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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,040.34, 68,910.66 and 25,743.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,040.34, 68,910.66 and 25,743.61 is: 38,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,040.34 : 68,910.66 = 25,743.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,040.34/68,910.66 = 25,743.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,040.34x = 68,910.66 × 25,743.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,040.34x = 1,774,009,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,009,181.32/46,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,531.63

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