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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.82, 68,388.22 and 25,848.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.82, 68,388.22 and 25,848.41 is: 38,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.82 : 68,388.22 = 25,848.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.82/68,388.22 = 25,848.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.82x = 68,388.22 × 25,848.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.82x = 1,767,726,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,726,749.73/45,629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,740.60

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