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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,069, 67,537.74 and 25,353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,069, 67,537.74 and 25,353.06 is: 37,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,069 : 67,537.74 = 25,353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,069/67,537.74 = 25,353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,069x = 67,537.74 × 25,353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,069x = 1,712,288,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,288,374.48/45,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,992.60

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