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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.56, 70,443.36 and 25,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.56, 70,443.36 and 25,945.44 is: 38,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.56 : 70,443.36 = 25,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.56/70,443.36 = 25,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.56x = 70,443.36 × 25,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.56x = 1,827,683,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,683,970.28/46,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,914.58

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