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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.70, 63,271.13 and 25,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.70, 63,271.13 and 25,707.73 is: 35,475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.70 : 63,271.13 = 25,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.70/63,271.13 = 25,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.70x = 63,271.13 × 25,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.70x = 1,626,556,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,556,958.75/45,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,475.85

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