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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.10, 68,939.70 and 25,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.10, 68,939.70 and 25,207.60 is: 37,791.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.10 : 68,939.70 = 25,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.10/68,939.70 = 25,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.10x = 68,939.70 × 25,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.10x = 1,737,804,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,804,381.72/45,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,791.42

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