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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,804, 63,209.52 and 25,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,804, 63,209.52 and 25,932 is: 35,786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,804 : 63,209.52 = 25,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,804/63,209.52 = 25,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,804x = 63,209.52 × 25,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,804x = 1,639,149,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,149,272.64/45,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,786.16

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