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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.92, 68,469.48 and 25,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.92, 68,469.48 and 25,927.60 is: 38,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.92 : 68,469.48 = 25,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.92/68,469.48 = 25,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.92x = 68,469.48 × 25,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.92x = 1,775,249,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,249,289.65/45,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,896.85

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