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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,050.19, 62,175.44 and 25,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,050.19, 62,175.44 and 25,929.57 is: 35,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,050.19 : 62,175.44 = 25,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,050.19/62,175.44 = 25,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,050.19x = 62,175.44 × 25,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,050.19x = 1,612,182,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,182,423.76/45,050.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,786.36

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