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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844, 63,265.68 and 25,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844, 63,265.68 and 25,972 is: 35,841.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844 : 63,265.68 = 25,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844/63,265.68 = 25,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844x = 63,265.68 × 25,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844x = 1,643,136,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,136,240.96/45,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,841.90

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