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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,528.76, 62,829.92 and 25,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,528.76, 62,829.92 and 25,386.49 is: 35,033.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,528.76 : 62,829.92 = 25,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,528.76/62,829.92 = 25,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,528.76x = 62,829.92 × 25,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,528.76x = 1,595,031,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,031,277.78/45,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,033.49

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