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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.46, 63,371.16 and 25,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.46, 63,371.16 and 25,778.82 is: 35,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.46 : 63,371.16 = 25,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.46/63,371.16 = 25,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.46x = 63,371.16 × 25,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.46x = 1,633,633,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,633,726.83/45,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,575.29

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