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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,935.58, 63,393.48 and 25,791.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,935.58, 63,393.48 and 25,791.42 is: 35,593.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,935.58 : 63,393.48 = 25,791.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,935.58/63,393.48 = 25,791.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,935.58x = 63,393.48 × 25,791.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,935.58x = 1,635,007,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,007,867.94/45,935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,593.50

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