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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,237.08, 69,326.46 and 25,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,237.08, 69,326.46 and 25,475.16 is: 38,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,237.08 : 69,326.46 = 25,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,237.08/69,326.46 = 25,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,237.08x = 69,326.46 × 25,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,237.08x = 1,766,102,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,102,660.73/46,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,196.67

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