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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,838, 63,256.53 and 25,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,838, 63,256.53 and 25,966 is: 35,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,838 : 63,256.53 = 25,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,838/63,256.53 = 25,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,838x = 63,256.53 × 25,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,838x = 1,642,519,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,519,057.98/45,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,833.13

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