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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.91, 63,427.69 and 25,819.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.91, 63,427.69 and 25,819.64 is: 35,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.91 : 63,427.69 = 25,819.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.91/63,427.69 = 25,819.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.91x = 63,427.69 × 25,819.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.91x = 1,637,680,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,680,121.83/45,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,631.25

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