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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.96, 62,916.98 and 25,449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.96, 62,916.98 and 25,449.42 is: 35,119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.96 : 62,916.98 = 25,449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.96/62,916.98 = 25,449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.96x = 62,916.98 × 25,449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.96x = 1,601,200,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,200,405.92/45,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,119.46

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