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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.46, 63,029.40 and 25,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.46, 63,029.40 and 25,531.44 is: 35,232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.46 : 63,029.40 = 25,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.46/63,029.40 = 25,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.46x = 63,029.40 × 25,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.46x = 1,609,231,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,231,344.34/45,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,232.63

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