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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,036.81, 62,131.23 and 25,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,036.81, 62,131.23 and 25,912.44 is: 35,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,036.81 : 62,131.23 = 25,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,036.81/62,131.23 = 25,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,036.81x = 62,131.23 × 25,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,036.81x = 1,609,971,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,971,769.50/45,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,747.91

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