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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,732.72, 63,114.96 and 25,591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,732.72, 63,114.96 and 25,591.46 is: 35,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,732.72 : 63,114.96 = 25,591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,732.72/63,114.96 = 25,591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,732.72x = 63,114.96 × 25,591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,732.72x = 1,615,203,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,203,974.24/45,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,318.34

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