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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.62, 70,452.45 and 25,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.62, 70,452.45 and 25,951.50 is: 38,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.62 : 70,452.45 = 25,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.62/70,452.45 = 25,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.62x = 70,452.45 × 25,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.62x = 1,828,347,029.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,347,029.62/46,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,923.67

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