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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,117.06, 62,263.68 and 25,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,117.06, 62,263.68 and 25,999.68 is: 35,880.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,117.06 : 62,263.68 = 25,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,117.06/62,263.68 = 25,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,117.06x = 62,263.68 × 25,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,117.06x = 1,618,835,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,835,755.62/45,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,880.79

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