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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.72, 62,161.32 and 25,925.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.72, 62,161.32 and 25,925.32 is: 35,775.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.72 : 62,161.32 = 25,925.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.72/62,161.32 = 25,925.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.72x = 62,161.32 × 25,925.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.72x = 1,611,552,112.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,552,112.62/45,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,775.13

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