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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.32, 62,996.64 and 25,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.32, 62,996.64 and 25,507.88 is: 35,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.32 : 62,996.64 = 25,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.32/62,996.64 = 25,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.32x = 62,996.64 × 25,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.32x = 1,606,910,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,910,733.52/45,651.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,199.66

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