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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,787.59, 63,186.41 and 25,644.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,787.59, 63,186.41 and 25,644.51 is: 35,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,787.59 : 63,186.41 = 25,644.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,787.59/63,186.41 = 25,644.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,787.59x = 63,186.41 × 25,644.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,787.59x = 1,620,384,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,384,587.22/45,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,389.17

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