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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,298.82, 69,296.70 and 25,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,298.82, 69,296.70 and 25,186.14 is: 37,696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,298.82 : 69,296.70 = 25,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,298.82/69,296.70 = 25,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,298.82x = 69,296.70 × 25,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,298.82x = 1,745,316,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,316,387.74/46,298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,696.78

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