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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.46, 63,278.31 and 25,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.46, 63,278.31 and 25,714.54 is: 35,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.46 : 63,278.31 = 25,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.46/63,278.31 = 25,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.46x = 63,278.31 × 25,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.46x = 1,627,172,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,172,633.63/45,855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,484.82

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