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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.73, 62,938.08 and 25,464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.73, 62,938.08 and 25,464.96 is: 35,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.73 : 62,938.08 = 25,464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.73/62,938.08 = 25,464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.73x = 62,938.08 × 25,464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.73x = 1,602,715,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,715,689.68/45,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,141.32

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