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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,627.02, 69,877.98 and 25,535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,627.02, 69,877.98 and 25,535.34 is: 38,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,627.02 : 69,877.98 = 25,535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,627.02/69,877.98 = 25,535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,627.02x = 69,877.98 × 25,535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,627.02x = 1,784,357,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,357,977.81/46,627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,268.75

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