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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.92, 68,466.48 and 25,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.92, 68,466.48 and 25,925.60 is: 38,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.92 : 68,466.48 = 25,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.92/68,466.48 = 25,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.92x = 68,466.48 × 25,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.92x = 1,775,034,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,034,573.89/45,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,893.85

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