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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,860.94, 63,285.12 and 25,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,860.94, 63,285.12 and 25,717.68 is: 35,488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,860.94 : 63,285.12 = 25,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,860.94/63,285.12 = 25,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,860.94x = 63,285.12 × 25,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,860.94x = 1,627,546,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,546,464.92/45,860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,488.73

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