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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,726.68, 63,099.88 and 25,580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,726.68, 63,099.88 and 25,580.09 is: 35,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,726.68 : 63,099.88 = 25,580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,726.68/63,099.88 = 25,580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,726.68x = 63,099.88 × 25,580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,726.68x = 1,614,100,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,100,703.19/45,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,298.88

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