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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.83, 63,017.07 and 25,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.83, 63,017.07 and 25,521.48 is: 35,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.83 : 63,017.07 = 25,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.83/63,017.07 = 25,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.83x = 63,017.07 × 25,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.83x = 1,608,288,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,288,891.66/45,664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,219.42

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