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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.19, 62,174.06 and 25,928.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.19, 62,174.06 and 25,928.57 is: 35,784.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.19 : 62,174.06 = 25,928.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.19/62,174.06 = 25,928.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.19x = 62,174.06 × 25,928.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.19x = 1,612,084,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,084,026.38/45,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,784.98

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