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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.68, 63,329.88 and 25,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.68, 63,329.88 and 25,755.60 is: 35,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.68 : 63,329.88 = 25,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.68/63,329.88 = 25,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.68x = 63,329.88 × 25,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.68x = 1,631,099,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,099,057.33/45,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,534.63

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