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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,816, 68,713.44 and 25,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,816, 68,713.44 and 25,834.24 is: 38,745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,816 : 68,713.44 = 25,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,816/68,713.44 = 25,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,816x = 68,713.44 × 25,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,816x = 1,775,159,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,159,500.19/45,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,745.41

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