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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,040.06, 62,161.46 and 25,919.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,040.06, 62,161.46 and 25,919.44 is: 35,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,040.06 : 62,161.46 = 25,919.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,040.06/62,161.46 = 25,919.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,040.06x = 62,161.46 × 25,919.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,040.06x = 1,611,190,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,190,232.78/45,040.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,772.38

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