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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,911.63, 68,867.34 and 25,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,911.63, 68,867.34 and 25,912.06 is: 38,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,911.63 : 68,867.34 = 25,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,911.63/68,867.34 = 25,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,911.63x = 68,867.34 × 25,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,911.63x = 1,784,494,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,494,473.95/45,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,868.02

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