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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,863.36, 68,783.66 and 25,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,863.36, 68,783.66 and 25,881.63 is: 38,816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,863.36 : 68,783.66 = 25,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,863.36/68,783.66 = 25,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,863.36x = 68,783.66 × 25,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,863.36x = 1,780,232,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,232,875.08/45,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,816.01

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