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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.72, 63,447.60 and 25,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.72, 63,447.60 and 25,833.64 is: 35,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.72 : 63,447.60 = 25,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.72/63,447.60 = 25,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.72x = 63,447.60 × 25,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.72x = 1,639,082,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,082,457.26/45,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,650.27

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