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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,697.72, 63,064.28 and 25,555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,697.72, 63,064.28 and 25,555.44 is: 35,267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,697.72 : 63,064.28 = 25,555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,697.72/63,064.28 = 25,555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,697.72x = 63,064.28 × 25,555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,697.72x = 1,611,635,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,635,423.68/45,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,267.30

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