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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,886.61, 70,298.67 and 25,836.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,886.61, 70,298.67 and 25,836.54 is: 38,737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,886.61 : 70,298.67 = 25,836.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,886.61/70,298.67 = 25,836.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,886.61x = 70,298.67 × 25,836.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,886.61x = 1,816,274,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,274,399.40/46,886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,737.59

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