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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,867.36, 63,292.88 and 25,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,867.36, 63,292.88 and 25,720.96 is: 35,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,867.36 : 63,292.88 = 25,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,867.36/63,292.88 = 25,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,867.36x = 63,292.88 × 25,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,867.36x = 1,627,953,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,953,634.76/45,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,492.64

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