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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.41, 63,468.71 and 25,847.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.41, 63,468.71 and 25,847.11 is: 35,669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.41 : 63,468.71 = 25,847.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.41/63,468.71 = 25,847.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.41x = 63,468.71 × 25,847.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.41x = 1,640,482,728.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,482,728.93/45,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.33

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