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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,769.25, 63,162.53 and 25,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,769.25, 63,162.53 and 25,897.25 is: 35,738.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,769.25 : 63,162.53 = 25,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,769.25/63,162.53 = 25,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,769.25x = 63,162.53 × 25,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,769.25x = 1,635,735,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,735,830.04/45,769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,738.75

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