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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.72, 63,347.16 and 25,760.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.72, 63,347.16 and 25,760.28 is: 35,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.72 : 63,347.16 = 25,760.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.72/63,347.16 = 25,760.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.72x = 63,347.16 × 25,760.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.72x = 1,631,840,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,840,578.80/45,901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,550.75

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