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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.63, 62,977.16 and 25,763.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.63, 62,977.16 and 25,763.63 is: 35,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.63 : 62,977.16 = 25,763.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.63/62,977.16 = 25,763.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.63x = 62,977.16 × 25,763.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.63x = 1,622,519,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,519,998.21/45,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,553.80

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