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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.08, 63,012.71 and 25,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.08, 63,012.71 and 25,516.03 is: 35,210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.08 : 63,012.71 = 25,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.08/63,012.71 = 25,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.08x = 63,012.71 × 25,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.08x = 1,607,834,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,834,079.62/45,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,210.81

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