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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.96, 63,030.12 and 25,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.96, 63,030.12 and 25,531.88 is: 35,233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.96 : 63,030.12 = 25,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.96/63,030.12 = 25,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.96x = 63,030.12 × 25,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.96x = 1,609,277,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,277,460.23/45,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,233.25

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