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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849, 63,272.58 and 25,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849, 63,272.58 and 25,977 is: 35,848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849 : 63,272.58 = 25,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849/63,272.58 = 25,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849x = 63,272.58 × 25,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849x = 1,643,631,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,631,810.66/45,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,848.80

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