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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.55, 63,289.85 and 25,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.55, 63,289.85 and 25,717.36 is: 35,492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.55 : 63,289.85 = 25,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.55/63,289.85 = 25,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.55x = 63,289.85 × 25,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.55x = 1,627,647,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,647,856.80/45,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,492.79

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