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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.92, 62,938.34 and 25,465.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.92, 62,938.34 and 25,465.15 is: 35,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.92 : 62,938.34 = 25,465.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.92/62,938.34 = 25,465.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.92x = 62,938.34 × 25,465.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.92x = 1,602,734,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,734,079.67/45,607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,141.57

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