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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766.98, 63,158.43 and 25,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766.98, 63,158.43 and 25,623.90 is: 35,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766.98 : 63,158.43 = 25,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766.98/63,158.43 = 25,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766.98x = 63,158.43 × 25,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766.98x = 1,618,365,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,365,294.48/45,766.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,360.98

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