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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,669.48, 63,023.70 and 25,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,669.48, 63,023.70 and 25,526.34 is: 35,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,669.48 : 63,023.70 = 25,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,669.48/63,023.70 = 25,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,669.48x = 63,023.70 × 25,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,669.48x = 1,608,764,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,764,394.26/45,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,226.25

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