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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.58, 68,944.26 and 25,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.58, 68,944.26 and 25,174.74 is: 37,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.58 : 68,944.26 = 25,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.58/68,944.26 = 25,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.58x = 68,944.26 × 25,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.58x = 1,735,653,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,653,819.99/45,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,762.32

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