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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,613.13, 62,944.90 and 25,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,613.13, 62,944.90 and 25,469.44 is: 35,147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,613.13 : 62,944.90 = 25,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,613.13/62,944.90 = 25,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,613.13x = 62,944.90 × 25,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,613.13x = 1,603,171,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,171,132.82/45,613.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,147.15

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