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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,405.38, 62,659.49 and 25,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,405.38, 62,659.49 and 25,533.38 is: 35,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,405.38 : 62,659.49 = 25,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,405.38/62,659.49 = 25,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,405.38x = 62,659.49 × 25,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,405.38x = 1,599,908,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,908,127.81/45,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,236.10

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