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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,676.46, 63,032.16 and 25,533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,676.46, 63,032.16 and 25,533.44 is: 35,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,676.46 : 63,032.16 = 25,533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,676.46/63,032.16 = 25,533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,676.46x = 63,032.16 × 25,533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,676.46x = 1,609,427,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,427,875.43/45,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,235.39

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