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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,838.34, 63,256.84 and 25,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,838.34, 63,256.84 and 25,695.24 is: 35,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,838.34 : 63,256.84 = 25,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,838.34/63,256.84 = 25,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,838.34x = 63,256.84 × 25,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,838.34x = 1,625,399,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,399,685.44/45,838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,459.39

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