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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,863.99, 63,287.92 and 25,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,863.99, 63,287.92 and 25,716.25 is: 35,485.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,863.99 : 63,287.92 = 25,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,863.99/63,287.92 = 25,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,863.99x = 63,287.92 × 25,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,863.99x = 1,627,527,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,527,972.70/45,863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,485.97

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