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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,218.69, 69,285.51 and 25,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,218.69, 69,285.51 and 25,127.91 is: 37,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,218.69 : 69,285.51 = 25,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,218.69/69,285.51 = 25,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,218.69x = 69,285.51 × 25,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,218.69x = 1,741,000,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,000,059.58/46,218.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,668.75

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