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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.57, 62,134.91 and 25,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.57, 62,134.91 and 25,912.50 is: 35,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.57 : 62,134.91 = 25,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.57/62,134.91 = 25,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.57x = 62,134.91 × 25,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.57x = 1,610,070,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,070,855.38/45,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,758.24

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