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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,615.92, 62,949.38 and 25,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,615.92, 62,949.38 and 25,473.16 is: 35,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,615.92 : 62,949.38 = 25,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,615.92/62,949.38 = 25,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,615.92x = 62,949.38 × 25,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,615.92x = 1,603,519,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,519,186.53/45,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,152.62

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