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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,755.58, 63,141.99 and 25,612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,755.58, 63,141.99 and 25,612.14 is: 35,344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,755.58 : 63,141.99 = 25,612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,755.58/63,141.99 = 25,612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,755.58x = 63,141.99 × 25,612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,755.58x = 1,617,201,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,201,487.76/45,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,344.36

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