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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,605.16, 68,361.27 and 25,841.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,605.16, 68,361.27 and 25,841.97 is: 38,736.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,605.16 : 68,361.27 = 25,841.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,605.16/68,361.27 = 25,841.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,605.16x = 68,361.27 × 25,841.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,605.16x = 1,766,589,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,589,791.59/45,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,736.62

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