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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766.05, 63,159.51 and 25,621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766.05, 63,159.51 and 25,621.73 is: 35,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766.05 : 63,159.51 = 25,621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766.05/63,159.51 = 25,621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766.05x = 63,159.51 × 25,621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766.05x = 1,618,255,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,255,596.35/45,766.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,359.30

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