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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.82, 62,315.13 and 25,769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.82, 62,315.13 and 25,769.75 is: 35,566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.82 : 62,315.13 = 25,769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.82/62,315.13 = 25,769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.82x = 62,315.13 × 25,769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.82x = 1,605,845,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,845,165.53/45,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,566.25

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