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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.42, 63,359.78 and 25,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.42, 63,359.78 and 25,775.52 is: 35,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.42 : 63,359.78 = 25,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.42/63,359.78 = 25,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.42x = 63,359.78 × 25,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.42x = 1,633,131,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,131,276.59/45,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,567.48

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