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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,718.25, 63,088.22 and 25,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,718.25, 63,088.22 and 25,571.66 is: 35,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,718.25 : 63,088.22 = 25,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,718.25/63,088.22 = 25,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,718.25x = 63,088.22 × 25,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,718.25x = 1,613,270,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,270,260.33/45,718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,287.23

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