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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.97, 62,581.11 and 25,965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.97, 62,581.11 and 25,965.31 is: 35,831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.97 : 62,581.11 = 25,965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.97/62,581.11 = 25,965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.97x = 62,581.11 × 25,965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.97x = 1,624,937,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,937,921.29/45,348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,831.86

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