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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.59, 62,936.49 and 25,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.59, 62,936.49 and 25,465.24 is: 35,137.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.59 : 62,936.49 = 25,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.59/62,936.49 = 25,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.59x = 62,936.49 × 25,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.59x = 1,602,692,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,692,822.61/45,611.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,137.84

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