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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607, 62,937.66 and 25,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607, 62,937.66 and 25,735 is: 35,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607 : 62,937.66 = 25,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607/62,937.66 = 25,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607x = 62,937.66 × 25,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607x = 1,619,700,680.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,700,680.10/45,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,514.30

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