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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996.80, 63,477.39 and 25,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996.80, 63,477.39 and 25,853.62 is: 35,679.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996.80 : 63,477.39 = 25,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996.80/63,477.39 = 25,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996.80x = 63,477.39 × 25,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996.80x = 1,641,120,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,120,410.03/45,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,679.01

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