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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.61, 63,023.27 and 25,531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.61, 63,023.27 and 25,531.66 is: 35,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.61 : 63,023.27 = 25,531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.61/63,023.27 = 25,531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.61x = 63,023.27 × 25,531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.61x = 1,609,088,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,088,298.34/45,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,229.38

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