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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,936.92, 63,377.13 and 25,791.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,936.92, 63,377.13 and 25,791.01 is: 35,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,936.92 : 63,377.13 = 25,791.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,936.92/63,377.13 = 25,791.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,936.92x = 63,377.13 × 25,791.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,936.92x = 1,634,560,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,560,131.87/45,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,582.71

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