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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,787.52, 63,183.56 and 25,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,787.52, 63,183.56 and 25,644.18 is: 35,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,787.52 : 63,183.56 = 25,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,787.52/63,183.56 = 25,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,787.52x = 63,183.56 × 25,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,787.52x = 1,620,290,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,290,585.68/45,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,387.17

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