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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.88, 62,916.95 and 25,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.88, 62,916.95 and 25,449.19 is: 35,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.88 : 62,916.95 = 25,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.88/62,916.95 = 25,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.88x = 62,916.95 × 25,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.88x = 1,601,185,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,185,321.10/45,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,119.20

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