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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,157.04, 69,168.72 and 25,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,157.04, 69,168.72 and 25,079.20 is: 37,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,157.04 : 69,168.72 = 25,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,157.04/69,168.72 = 25,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,157.04x = 69,168.72 × 25,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,157.04x = 1,734,696,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,696,162.62/46,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,582.48

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