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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,992.61, 63,469.98 and 25,850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,992.61, 63,469.98 and 25,850.34 is: 35,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,992.61 : 63,469.98 = 25,850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,992.61/63,469.98 = 25,850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,992.61x = 63,469.98 × 25,850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,992.61x = 1,640,720,562.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,720,562.79/45,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,673.57

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