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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,711.59, 63,081.72 and 25,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,711.59, 63,081.72 and 25,570.67 is: 35,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,711.59 : 63,081.72 = 25,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,711.59/63,081.72 = 25,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,711.59x = 63,081.72 × 25,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,711.59x = 1,613,041,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,041,529.74/45,711.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,287.37

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