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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.71, 62,166.84 and 25,929.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.71, 62,166.84 and 25,929.38 is: 35,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.71 : 62,166.84 = 25,929.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.71/62,166.84 = 25,929.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.71x = 62,166.84 × 25,929.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.71x = 1,611,947,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,947,617.76/45,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,783.91

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