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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974.88, 63,444.33 and 25,555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974.88, 63,444.33 and 25,555.59 is: 35,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974.88 : 63,444.33 = 25,555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974.88/63,444.33 = 25,555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974.88x = 63,444.33 × 25,555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974.88x = 1,621,357,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,357,285.30/45,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,266.16

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