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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,949.40, 68,934.34 and 25,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,949.40, 68,934.34 and 25,167.32 is: 37,756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,949.40 : 68,934.34 = 25,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,949.40/68,934.34 = 25,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,949.40x = 68,934.34 × 25,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,949.40x = 1,734,892,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,892,593.77/45,949.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,756.59

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