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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.99, 63,291.90 and 25,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.99, 63,291.90 and 25,445.64 is: 35,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.99 : 63,291.90 = 25,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.99/63,291.90 = 25,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.99x = 63,291.90 × 25,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.99x = 1,610,502,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,502,902.32/45,858.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,118.59

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