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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,748.53, 63,118.58 and 25,602.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,748.53, 63,118.58 and 25,602.21 is: 35,322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,748.53 : 63,118.58 = 25,602.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,748.53/63,118.58 = 25,602.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,748.53x = 63,118.58 × 25,602.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,748.53x = 1,615,974,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,974,775.36/45,748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,322.99

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