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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,023.67, 62,137.47 and 25,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,023.67, 62,137.47 and 25,904.28 is: 35,750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,023.67 : 62,137.47 = 25,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,023.67/62,137.47 = 25,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,023.67x = 62,137.47 × 25,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,023.67x = 1,609,626,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,626,402.00/45,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,750.67

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