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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,822, 63,234.36 and 25,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,822, 63,234.36 and 25,950 is: 35,811

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,822 : 63,234.36 = 25,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,822/63,234.36 = 25,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,822x = 63,234.36 × 25,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,822x = 1,640,931,642
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,931,642/45,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,811

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