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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.67, 63,461.50 and 25,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.67, 63,461.50 and 25,844.39 is: 35,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.67 : 63,461.50 = 25,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.67/63,461.50 = 25,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.67x = 63,461.50 × 25,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.67x = 1,640,123,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,123,612.05/45,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,665.97

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