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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,030.39, 62,137.87 and 25,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,030.39, 62,137.87 and 25,905.07 is: 35,746.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,030.39 : 62,137.87 = 25,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,030.39/62,137.87 = 25,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,030.39x = 62,137.87 × 25,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,030.39x = 1,609,685,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,685,872.00/45,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,746.66

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