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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,748.64, 68,644.84 and 25,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,748.64, 68,644.84 and 25,774.04 is: 38,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,748.64 : 68,644.84 = 25,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,748.64/68,644.84 = 25,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,748.64x = 68,644.84 × 25,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,748.64x = 1,769,254,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,254,851.95/45,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,673.39

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