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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.65, 63,462.06 and 25,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.65, 63,462.06 and 25,842.46 is: 35,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.65 : 63,462.06 = 25,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.65/63,462.06 = 25,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.65x = 63,462.06 × 25,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.65x = 1,640,015,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,015,747.07/45,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.64

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