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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.47, 62,838.68 and 25,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.47, 62,838.68 and 25,392.59 is: 35,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.47 : 62,838.68 = 25,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.47/62,838.68 = 25,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.47x = 62,838.68 × 25,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.47x = 1,595,636,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,636,837.38/45,535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,041.62

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