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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,927.06, 63,374.99 and 25,779.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,927.06, 63,374.99 and 25,779.99 is: 35,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,927.06 : 63,374.99 = 25,779.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,927.06/63,374.99 = 25,779.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,927.06x = 63,374.99 × 25,779.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,927.06x = 1,633,806,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,806,608.45/45,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.94

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