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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,869.42, 63,299.54 and 25,451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,869.42, 63,299.54 and 25,451.28 is: 35,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,869.42 : 63,299.54 = 25,451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,869.42/63,299.54 = 25,451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,869.42x = 63,299.54 × 25,451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,869.42x = 1,611,054,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,054,380.04/45,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,122.62

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