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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.38, 63,016.74 and 25,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.38, 63,016.74 and 25,521.28 is: 35,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.38 : 63,016.74 = 25,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.38/63,016.74 = 25,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.38x = 63,016.74 × 25,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.38x = 1,608,267,866.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,267,866.23/45,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,219.31

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