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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,658.36, 63,008.62 and 25,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,658.36, 63,008.62 and 25,515.24 is: 35,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,658.36 : 63,008.62 = 25,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,658.36/63,008.62 = 25,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,658.36x = 63,008.62 × 25,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,658.36x = 1,607,679,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,679,965.60/45,658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,211.08

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