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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.58, 68,975.82 and 25,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.58, 68,975.82 and 25,195.74 is: 37,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.58 : 68,975.82 = 25,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.58/68,975.82 = 25,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.58x = 68,975.82 × 25,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.58x = 1,737,896,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,896,827.01/45,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,793.86

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