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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,944.72, 63,403 and 25,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,944.72, 63,403 and 25,802 is: 35,606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,944.72 : 63,403 = 25,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,944.72/63,403 = 25,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,944.72x = 63,403 × 25,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,944.72x = 1,635,924,206
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,924,206/45,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,606.36

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