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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,505.92, 62,797.92 and 25,363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,505.92, 62,797.92 and 25,363.68 is: 35,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,505.92 : 62,797.92 = 25,363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,505.92/62,797.92 = 25,363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,505.92x = 62,797.92 × 25,363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,505.92x = 1,592,786,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,786,347.55/45,505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.74

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