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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,896.52, 68,786.46 and 25,095.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,896.52, 68,786.46 and 25,095.72 is: 37,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,896.52 : 68,786.46 = 25,095.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,896.52/68,786.46 = 25,095.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,896.52x = 68,786.46 × 25,095.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,896.52x = 1,726,245,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,245,739.95/45,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,611.69

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