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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.06, 62,162.84 and 25,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.06, 62,162.84 and 25,920.44 is: 35,773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.06 : 62,162.84 = 25,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.06/62,162.84 = 25,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.06x = 62,162.84 × 25,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.06x = 1,611,288,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,288,164.45/45,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,773.76

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