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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,363.38, 62,601.46 and 25,491.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,363.38, 62,601.46 and 25,491.38 is: 35,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,363.38 : 62,601.46 = 25,491.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,363.38/62,601.46 = 25,491.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,363.38x = 62,601.46 × 25,491.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,363.38x = 1,595,797,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,797,228.68/45,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.10

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