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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,665.08, 63,015.47 and 25,518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,665.08, 63,015.47 and 25,518.03 is: 35,213.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,665.08 : 63,015.47 = 25,518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,665.08/63,015.47 = 25,518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,665.08x = 63,015.47 × 25,518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,665.08x = 1,608,030,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,030,653.92/45,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.57

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