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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.50, 62,637.51 and 25,517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.50, 62,637.51 and 25,517.50 is: 35,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.50 : 62,637.51 = 25,517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.50/62,637.51 = 25,517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.50x = 62,637.51 × 25,517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.50x = 1,598,352,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,352,661.43/45,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,214.15

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