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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.41, 62,844.26 and 25,396.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.41, 62,844.26 and 25,396.31 is: 35,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.41 : 62,844.26 = 25,396.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.41/62,844.26 = 25,396.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.41x = 62,844.26 × 25,396.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.41x = 1,596,012,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,012,024.59/45,539.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,046.84

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