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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,984.58, 68,977.32 and 25,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,984.58, 68,977.32 and 25,196.74 is: 37,795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,984.58 : 68,977.32 = 25,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,984.58/68,977.32 = 25,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,984.58x = 68,977.32 × 25,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,984.58x = 1,738,003,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,003,597.94/45,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,795.36

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