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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.32, 68,385.96 and 25,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.32, 68,385.96 and 25,846.92 is: 38,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.32 : 68,385.96 = 25,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.32/68,385.96 = 25,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.32x = 68,385.96 × 25,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.32x = 1,767,566,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,566,437.24/45,628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,738.36

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