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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,521.52, 68,330.88 and 25,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,521.52, 68,330.88 and 25,838.52 is: 38,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,521.52 : 68,330.88 = 25,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,521.52/68,330.88 = 25,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,521.52x = 68,330.88 × 25,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,521.52x = 1,765,568,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,568,809.50/45,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,785.37

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