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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,671.19, 68,568.92 and 25,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,671.19, 68,568.92 and 25,694.74 is: 38,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,671.19 : 68,568.92 = 25,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,671.19/68,568.92 = 25,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,671.19x = 68,568.92 × 25,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,671.19x = 1,761,860,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,860,271.58/45,671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,577.06

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