Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,779, 63,176 and 25,907
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,779, 63,176 and 25,907 is: 35,752.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,779 : 63,176 = 25,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,779/63,176 = 25,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,779x = 63,176 × 25,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,779x = 1,636,700,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,636,700,632/45,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,752.21
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