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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,915.61, 63,358.67 and 25,774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,915.61, 63,358.67 and 25,774.71 is: 35,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,915.61 : 63,358.67 = 25,774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,915.61/63,358.67 = 25,774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,915.61x = 63,358.67 × 25,774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,915.61x = 1,633,050,899.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,050,899.57/45,915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,566.36

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