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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,929.58, 63,368.91 and 25,784.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,929.58, 63,368.91 and 25,784.34 is: 35,574.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,929.58 : 63,368.91 = 25,784.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,929.58/63,368.91 = 25,784.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,929.58x = 63,368.91 × 25,784.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,929.58x = 1,633,925,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,925,520.87/45,929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,574.58

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