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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,710.72, 63,084.02 and 25,569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,710.72, 63,084.02 and 25,569.48 is: 35,287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,710.72 : 63,084.02 = 25,569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,710.72/63,084.02 = 25,569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,710.72x = 63,084.02 × 25,569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,710.72x = 1,613,025,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,025,587.71/45,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,287.69

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