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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,725.55, 63,098.33 and 25,578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,725.55, 63,098.33 and 25,578.96 is: 35,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,725.55 : 63,098.33 = 25,578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,725.55/63,098.33 = 25,578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,725.55x = 63,098.33 × 25,578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,725.55x = 1,613,989,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,989,294.62/45,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,297.32

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