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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,960.02, 68,959.57 and 25,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,960.02, 68,959.57 and 25,972.26 is: 38,969.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,960.02 : 68,959.57 = 25,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,960.02/68,959.57 = 25,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,960.02x = 68,959.57 × 25,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,960.02x = 1,791,035,881.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,035,881.53/45,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,969.43

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