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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,731.62, 63,109.64 and 25,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,731.62, 63,109.64 and 25,593.24 is: 35,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,731.62 : 63,109.64 = 25,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,731.62/63,109.64 = 25,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,731.62x = 63,109.64 × 25,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,731.62x = 1,615,180,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,180,162.83/45,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,318.67

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