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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,770.27, 68,644.64 and 25,788.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,770.27, 68,644.64 and 25,788.43 is: 38,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,770.27 : 68,644.64 = 25,788.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,770.27/68,644.64 = 25,788.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,770.27x = 68,644.64 × 25,788.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,770.27x = 1,770,237,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,237,192.96/45,770.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,676.58

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