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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,633, 62,973.60 and 25,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,633, 62,973.60 and 25,761 is: 35,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,633 : 62,973.60 = 25,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,633/62,973.60 = 25,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,633x = 62,973.60 × 25,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,633x = 1,622,262,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,262,909.60/45,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,550.21

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