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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.41, 63,086.55 and 25,573.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.41, 63,086.55 and 25,573.35 is: 35,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.41 : 63,086.55 = 25,573.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.41/63,086.55 = 25,573.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.41x = 63,086.55 × 25,573.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.41x = 1,613,334,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,334,564.12/45,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,291.60

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