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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,871.76, 63,297.95 and 25,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,871.76, 63,297.95 and 25,724.48 is: 35,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,871.76 : 63,297.95 = 25,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,871.76/63,297.95 = 25,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,871.76x = 63,297.95 × 25,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,871.76x = 1,628,306,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,306,403.70/45,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,496.92

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