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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,848.76, 63,278.38 and 25,713.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,848.76, 63,278.38 and 25,713.78 is: 35,488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,848.76 : 63,278.38 = 25,713.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,848.76/63,278.38 = 25,713.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,848.76x = 63,278.38 × 25,713.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,848.76x = 1,627,126,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,126,342.08/45,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,488.99

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