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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,989.58, 68,984.82 and 25,201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,989.58, 68,984.82 and 25,201.74 is: 37,802.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,989.58 : 68,984.82 = 25,201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,989.58/68,984.82 = 25,201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,989.58x = 68,984.82 × 25,201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,989.58x = 1,738,537,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,537,497.59/45,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.86

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