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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,985.68, 63,460.14 and 25,843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,985.68, 63,460.14 and 25,843.38 is: 35,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,985.68 : 63,460.14 = 25,843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,985.68/63,460.14 = 25,843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,985.68x = 63,460.14 × 25,843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,985.68x = 1,640,024,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,024,512.87/45,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.81

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