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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,801, 63,205.38 and 25,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,801, 63,205.38 and 25,929 is: 35,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,801 : 63,205.38 = 25,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,801/63,205.38 = 25,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,801x = 63,205.38 × 25,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,801x = 1,638,852,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,852,298.02/45,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.02

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