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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.96, 63,376.41 and 25,781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.96, 63,376.41 and 25,781.88 is: 35,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.96 : 63,376.41 = 25,781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.96/63,376.41 = 25,781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.96x = 63,376.41 × 25,781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.96x = 1,633,962,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,962,997.45/45,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,578.97

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