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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.62, 63,167.40 and 25,636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.62, 63,167.40 and 25,636.35 is: 35,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.62 : 63,167.40 = 25,636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.62/63,167.40 = 25,636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.62x = 63,167.40 × 25,636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.62x = 1,619,381,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,381,574.99/45,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,374.19

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