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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.64, 63,176.08 and 25,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.64, 63,176.08 and 25,637.28 is: 35,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.64 : 63,176.08 = 25,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.64/63,176.08 = 25,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.64x = 63,176.08 × 25,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.64x = 1,619,662,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,662,852.26/45,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,380.32

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