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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.16, 63,434.71 and 25,823.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.16, 63,434.71 and 25,823.45 is: 35,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.16 : 63,434.71 = 25,823.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.16/63,434.71 = 25,823.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.16x = 63,434.71 × 25,823.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.16x = 1,638,103,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,103,252.82/45,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,637.16

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