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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.52, 68,920.48 and 25,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.52, 68,920.48 and 25,159.68 is: 37,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.52 : 68,920.48 = 25,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.52/68,920.48 = 25,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.52x = 68,920.48 × 25,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.52x = 1,734,017,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,017,222.25/45,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,739.08

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