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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.03, 63,086.31 and 25,573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.03, 63,086.31 and 25,573.41 is: 35,293.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.03 : 63,086.31 = 25,573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.03/63,086.31 = 25,573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.03x = 63,086.31 × 25,573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.03x = 1,613,332,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,332,071.02/45,712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,293.38

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