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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,852.96, 63,275.28 and 25,980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,852.96, 63,275.28 and 25,980.96 is: 35,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,852.96 : 63,275.28 = 25,980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,852.96/63,275.28 = 25,980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,852.96x = 63,275.28 × 25,980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,852.96x = 1,643,952,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,952,518.67/45,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,852.70

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