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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,615.61, 62,948.94 and 25,472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,615.61, 62,948.94 and 25,472.84 is: 35,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,615.61 : 62,948.94 = 25,472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,615.61/62,948.94 = 25,472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,615.61x = 62,948.94 × 25,472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,615.61x = 1,603,488,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,488,529.69/45,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,152.19

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