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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,491.06, 68,248.94 and 25,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,491.06, 68,248.94 and 25,783.46 is: 38,682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,491.06 : 68,248.94 = 25,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,491.06/68,248.94 = 25,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,491.06x = 68,248.94 × 25,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,491.06x = 1,759,693,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,693,344.37/45,491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,682.18

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