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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,049.88, 62,162.48 and 25,922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,049.88, 62,162.48 and 25,922.38 is: 35,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,049.88 : 62,162.48 = 25,922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,049.88/62,162.48 = 25,922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,049.88x = 62,162.48 × 25,922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,049.88x = 1,611,399,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,399,428.30/45,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,769.23

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