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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.60, 62,171.92 and 25,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.60, 62,171.92 and 25,935.28 is: 35,792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.60 : 62,171.92 = 25,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.60/62,171.92 = 25,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.60x = 62,171.92 × 25,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.60x = 1,612,446,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,446,153.34/45,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,792.69

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