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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.29, 62,145.54 and 25,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.29, 62,145.54 and 25,913.98 is: 35,762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.29 : 62,145.54 = 25,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.29/62,145.54 = 25,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.29x = 62,145.54 × 25,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.29x = 1,610,438,280.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,438,280.65/45,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,762.65

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