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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,738.08, 63,109.49 and 25,591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,738.08, 63,109.49 and 25,591.05 is: 35,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,738.08 : 63,109.49 = 25,591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,738.08/63,109.49 = 25,591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,738.08x = 63,109.49 × 25,591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,738.08x = 1,615,037,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,037,986.11/45,738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,310.58

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