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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,915.42, 63,358.41 and 25,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,915.42, 63,358.41 and 25,774.52 is: 35,566.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,915.42 : 63,358.41 = 25,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,915.42/63,358.41 = 25,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,915.42x = 63,358.41 × 25,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,915.42x = 1,633,032,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,032,605.71/45,915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,566.10

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