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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.45, 63,347.03 and 25,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.45, 63,347.03 and 25,759.72 is: 35,550.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.45 : 63,347.03 = 25,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.45/63,347.03 = 25,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.45x = 63,347.03 × 25,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.45x = 1,631,801,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,801,755.63/45,901.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,550.11

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