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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,729.76, 63,104.10 and 25,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,729.76, 63,104.10 and 25,583.16 is: 35,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,729.76 : 63,104.10 = 25,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,729.76/63,104.10 = 25,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,729.76x = 63,104.10 × 25,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,729.76x = 1,614,402,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,402,286.96/45,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,303.10

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