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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,926.70, 63,374.47 and 25,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,926.70, 63,374.47 and 25,778.97 is: 35,572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,926.70 : 63,374.47 = 25,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,926.70/63,374.47 = 25,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,926.70x = 63,374.47 × 25,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,926.70x = 1,633,728,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,728,244.02/45,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,572.52

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