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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,096.39, 62,232.78 and 25,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,096.39, 62,232.78 and 25,969.17 is: 35,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,096.39 : 62,232.78 = 25,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,096.39/62,232.78 = 25,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,096.39x = 62,232.78 × 25,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,096.39x = 1,616,133,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,133,643.39/45,096.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,837.32

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