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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,734.79, 63,114.27 and 25,591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,734.79, 63,114.27 and 25,591.71 is: 35,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,734.79 : 63,114.27 = 25,591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,734.79/63,114.27 = 25,591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,734.79x = 63,114.27 × 25,591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,734.79x = 1,615,202,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,202,094.70/45,734.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,316.71

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