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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,925.82, 63,373.26 and 25,778.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,925.82, 63,373.26 and 25,778.09 is: 35,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,925.82 : 63,373.26 = 25,778.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,925.82/63,373.26 = 25,778.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,925.82x = 63,373.26 × 25,778.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,925.82x = 1,633,641,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,641,450.17/45,925.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.30

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