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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.72, 62,159.94 and 25,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.72, 62,159.94 and 25,924.32 is: 35,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.72 : 62,159.94 = 25,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.72/62,159.94 = 25,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.72x = 62,159.94 × 25,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.72x = 1,611,454,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,454,175.74/45,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,773.75

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