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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,674.83, 69,949.47 and 25,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,674.83, 69,949.47 and 25,583.24 is: 38,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,674.83 : 69,949.47 = 25,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,674.83/69,949.47 = 25,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,674.83x = 69,949.47 × 25,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,674.83x = 1,789,534,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,534,349.69/46,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,340.46

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