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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,924.23, 70,396.72 and 25,853.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,924.23, 70,396.72 and 25,853.42 is: 38,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,924.23 : 70,396.72 = 25,853.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,924.23/70,396.72 = 25,853.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,924.23x = 70,396.72 × 25,853.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,924.23x = 1,819,995,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,995,968.78/46,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,785.85

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