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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,964.60, 68,947.24 and 25,176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,964.60, 68,947.24 and 25,176.76 is: 37,765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,964.60 : 68,947.24 = 25,176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,964.60/68,947.24 = 25,176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,964.60x = 68,947.24 × 25,176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,964.60x = 1,735,868,114.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,868,114.14/45,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,765.33

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