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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.80, 63,371.89 and 25,777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.80, 63,371.89 and 25,777.74 is: 35,570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.80 : 63,371.89 = 25,777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.80/63,371.89 = 25,777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.80x = 63,371.89 × 25,777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.80x = 1,633,584,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,584,103.73/45,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,570.85

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