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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.49, 63,328.23 and 25,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.49, 63,328.23 and 25,755.57 is: 35,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.49 : 63,328.23 = 25,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.49/63,328.23 = 25,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.49x = 63,328.23 × 25,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.49x = 1,631,054,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,054,660.74/45,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,533.81

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