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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.38, 63,091.68 and 25,572.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.38, 63,091.68 and 25,572.38 is: 35,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.38 : 63,091.68 = 25,572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.38/63,091.68 = 25,572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.38x = 63,091.68 × 25,572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.38x = 1,613,404,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,404,415.80/45,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,293.15

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