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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,115.17, 62,263.56 and 25,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,115.17, 62,263.56 and 25,995.66 is: 35,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,115.17 : 62,263.56 = 25,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,115.17/62,263.56 = 25,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,115.17x = 62,263.56 × 25,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,115.17x = 1,618,582,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,582,336.15/45,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,876.68

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