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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.08, 69,327.96 and 25,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.08, 69,327.96 and 25,476.16 is: 38,198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.08 : 69,327.96 = 25,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.08/69,327.96 = 25,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.08x = 69,327.96 × 25,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.08x = 1,766,210,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,210,201.43/46,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,198.17

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