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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,929.11, 63,381.70 and 25,785.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,929.11, 63,381.70 and 25,785.53 is: 35,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,929.11 : 63,381.70 = 25,785.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,929.11/63,381.70 = 25,785.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,929.11x = 63,381.70 × 25,785.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,929.11x = 1,634,330,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,330,726.80/45,929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,583.77

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