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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,660.38, 63,011.22 and 25,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,660.38, 63,011.22 and 25,517.28 is: 35,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,660.38 : 63,011.22 = 25,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,660.38/63,011.22 = 25,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,660.38x = 63,011.22 × 25,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,660.38x = 1,607,874,730.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,874,730.05/45,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.78

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