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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,052.61, 62,171.55 and 25,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,052.61, 62,171.55 and 25,932.76 is: 35,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,052.61 : 62,171.55 = 25,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,052.61/62,171.55 = 25,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,052.61x = 62,171.55 × 25,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,052.61x = 1,612,279,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,279,729.55/45,052.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,786.60

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