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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.77, 62,164.53 and 25,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.77, 62,164.53 and 25,924.46 is: 35,773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.77 : 62,164.53 = 25,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.77/62,164.53 = 25,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.77x = 62,164.53 × 25,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.77x = 1,611,581,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,581,560.58/45,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,773.36

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