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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,862.99, 63,286.54 and 25,715.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,862.99, 63,286.54 and 25,715.25 is: 35,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,862.99 : 63,286.54 = 25,715.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,862.99/63,286.54 = 25,715.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,862.99x = 63,286.54 × 25,715.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,862.99x = 1,627,429,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,429,133.45/45,862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,484.59

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