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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.45, 62,121.69 and 25,902.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.45, 62,121.69 and 25,902.09 is: 35,749.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.45 : 62,121.69 = 25,902.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.45/62,121.69 = 25,902.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.45x = 62,121.69 × 25,902.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.45x = 1,609,081,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,081,605.33/45,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,749.86

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