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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,875.11, 70,281.34 and 25,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,875.11, 70,281.34 and 25,825.23 is: 38,720.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,875.11 : 70,281.34 = 25,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,875.11/70,281.34 = 25,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,875.11x = 70,281.34 × 25,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,875.11x = 1,815,031,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,031,705.65/46,875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,720.59

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