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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,260.33, 67,831.92 and 25,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,260.33, 67,831.92 and 25,269.30 is: 37,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,260.33 : 67,831.92 = 25,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,260.33/67,831.92 = 25,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,260.33x = 67,831.92 × 25,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,260.33x = 1,714,065,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,065,136.06/45,260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,871.25

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