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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,666.21, 63,011.68 and 25,523.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,666.21, 63,011.68 and 25,523.27 is: 35,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,666.21 : 63,011.68 = 25,523.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,666.21/63,011.68 = 25,523.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,666.21x = 63,011.68 × 25,523.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,666.21x = 1,608,263,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,263,742.93/45,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.81

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