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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.64, 63,127.04 and 25,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.64, 63,127.04 and 25,872.64 is: 35,703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.64 : 63,127.04 = 25,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.64/63,127.04 = 25,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.64x = 63,127.04 × 25,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.64x = 1,633,263,180.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,263,180.19/45,744.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,703.92

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