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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,997.76, 63,476.16 and 25,579.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,997.76, 63,476.16 and 25,579.01 is: 35,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,997.76 : 63,476.16 = 25,579.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,997.76/63,476.16 = 25,579.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,997.76x = 63,476.16 × 25,579.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,997.76x = 1,623,657,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,657,394.17/45,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,298.62

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