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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.87, 63,432.14 and 25,547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.87, 63,432.14 and 25,547.98 is: 35,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.87 : 63,432.14 = 25,547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.87/63,432.14 = 25,547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.87x = 63,432.14 × 25,547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.87x = 1,620,563,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,563,044.08/45,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,255.02

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