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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,998.10, 68,997.15 and 25,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,998.10, 68,997.15 and 25,002.90 is: 37,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,998.10 : 68,997.15 = 25,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,998.10/68,997.15 = 25,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,998.10x = 68,997.15 × 25,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,998.10x = 1,725,128,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,128,841.74/45,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,504.35

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