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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,539.79, 62,845.28 and 25,397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,539.79, 62,845.28 and 25,397.97 is: 35,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,539.79 : 62,845.28 = 25,397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,539.79/62,845.28 = 25,397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,539.79x = 62,845.28 × 25,397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,539.79x = 1,596,142,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,142,409.09/45,539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,049.40

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