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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.25, 62,637.17 and 25,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.25, 62,637.17 and 25,517.25 is: 35,213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.25 : 62,637.17 = 25,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.25/62,637.17 = 25,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.25x = 62,637.17 × 25,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.25x = 1,598,328,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,328,198.60/45,389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,213.81

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