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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,712.59, 63,083.10 and 25,571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,712.59, 63,083.10 and 25,571.67 is: 35,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,712.59 : 63,083.10 = 25,571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,712.59/63,083.10 = 25,571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,712.59x = 63,083.10 × 25,571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,712.59x = 1,613,140,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,140,215.78/45,712.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,288.75

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