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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,921.96, 63,372.28 and 25,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,921.96, 63,372.28 and 25,778.88 is: 35,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,921.96 : 63,372.28 = 25,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,921.96/63,372.28 = 25,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,921.96x = 63,372.28 × 25,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,921.96x = 1,633,666,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,666,574.65/45,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,574.84

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