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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.42, 63,303.68 and 25,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.42, 63,303.68 and 25,454.28 is: 35,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.42 : 63,303.68 = 25,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.42/63,303.68 = 25,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.42x = 63,303.68 × 25,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.42x = 1,611,349,595.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,349,595.75/45,872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,126.76

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