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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.79, 63,337.98 and 25,753.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.79, 63,337.98 and 25,753.87 is: 35,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.79 : 63,337.98 = 25,753.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.79/63,337.98 = 25,753.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.79x = 63,337.98 × 25,753.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.79x = 1,631,198,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,198,102.98/45,899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,538.25

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