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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,617.17, 62,951.10 and 25,474.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,617.17, 62,951.10 and 25,474.41 is: 35,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,617.17 : 62,951.10 = 25,474.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,617.17/62,951.10 = 25,474.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,617.17x = 62,951.10 × 25,474.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,617.17x = 1,603,642,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,642,131.35/45,617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,154.35

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