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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773, 63,167.72 and 25,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773, 63,167.72 and 25,901 is: 35,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773 : 63,167.72 = 25,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773/63,167.72 = 25,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773x = 63,167.72 × 25,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773x = 1,636,107,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,107,115.72/45,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,743.93

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