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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.38, 63,015.25 and 25,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.38, 63,015.25 and 25,520.24 is: 35,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.38 : 63,015.25 = 25,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.38/63,015.25 = 25,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.38x = 63,015.25 × 25,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.38x = 1,608,164,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,164,176.06/45,663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.81

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