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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.74, 63,434.96 and 25,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.74, 63,434.96 and 25,550.72 is: 35,260.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.74 : 63,434.96 = 25,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.74/63,434.96 = 25,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.74x = 63,434.96 × 25,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.74x = 1,620,808,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,808,456.24/45,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,260.47

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