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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,771, 63,165.15 and 25,632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,771, 63,165.15 and 25,632.14 is: 35,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,771 : 63,165.15 = 25,632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,771/63,165.15 = 25,632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,771x = 63,165.15 × 25,632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,771x = 1,619,057,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,057,967.92/45,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,373.01

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