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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.39, 63,113.41 and 25,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.39, 63,113.41 and 25,596 is: 35,322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.39 : 63,113.41 = 25,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.39/63,113.41 = 25,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.39x = 63,113.41 × 25,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.39x = 1,615,450,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,450,874.36/45,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,322.45

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