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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,871.81, 70,276.53 and 25,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,871.81, 70,276.53 and 25,821.76 is: 38,715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,871.81 : 70,276.53 = 25,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,871.81/70,276.53 = 25,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,871.81x = 70,276.53 × 25,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,871.81x = 1,814,663,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,663,691.29/46,871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,715.46

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