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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,421.26, 62,681.32 and 25,549.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,421.26, 62,681.32 and 25,549.26 is: 35,257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,421.26 : 62,681.32 = 25,549.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,421.26/62,681.32 = 25,549.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,421.26x = 62,681.32 × 25,549.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,421.26x = 1,601,461,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,461,341.82/45,421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,257.97

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