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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.59, 62,935.11 and 25,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.59, 62,935.11 and 25,464.24 is: 35,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.59 : 62,935.11 = 25,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.59/62,935.11 = 25,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.59x = 62,935.11 × 25,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.59x = 1,602,594,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,594,745.47/45,610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,136.46

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