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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,617.28, 62,949.44 and 25,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,617.28, 62,949.44 and 25,744 is: 35,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,617.28 : 62,949.44 = 25,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,617.28/62,949.44 = 25,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,617.28x = 62,949.44 × 25,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,617.28x = 1,620,570,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,570,383.36/45,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,525.36

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