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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.99, 63,289.30 and 25,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.99, 63,289.30 and 25,717.25 is: 35,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.99 : 63,289.30 = 25,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.99/63,289.30 = 25,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.99x = 63,289.30 × 25,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.99x = 1,627,626,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,626,750.43/45,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,487.35

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