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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,291.73, 67,871.98 and 25,528.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,291.73, 67,871.98 and 25,528.23 is: 38,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,291.73 : 67,871.98 = 25,528.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,291.73/67,871.98 = 25,528.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,291.73x = 67,871.98 × 25,528.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,291.73x = 1,732,651,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,651,802.43/45,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,255.37

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