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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,860.08, 68,809.62 and 25,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,860.08, 68,809.62 and 25,059.28 is: 37,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,860.08 : 68,809.62 = 25,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,860.08/68,809.62 = 25,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,860.08x = 68,809.62 × 25,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,860.08x = 1,724,319,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,319,534.27/45,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,599.58

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