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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,786.84, 63,182.34 and 25,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,786.84, 63,182.34 and 25,641 is: 35,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,786.84 : 63,182.34 = 25,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,786.84/63,182.34 = 25,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,786.84x = 63,182.34 × 25,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,786.84x = 1,620,058,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,058,379.94/45,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,382.62

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