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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,838.93, 70,253.83 and 25,772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,838.93, 70,253.83 and 25,772.05 is: 38,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,838.93 : 70,253.83 = 25,772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,838.93/70,253.83 = 25,772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,838.93x = 70,253.83 × 25,772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,838.93x = 1,810,585,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,585,219.45/46,838.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,655.56

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