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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.33, 63,373.95 and 25,778.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.33, 63,373.95 and 25,778.59 is: 35,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.33 : 63,373.95 = 25,778.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.33/63,373.95 = 25,778.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.33x = 63,373.95 × 25,778.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.33x = 1,633,690,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,690,756.86/45,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,571.99

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