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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,618.28, 62,950.82 and 25,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,618.28, 62,950.82 and 25,745 is: 35,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,618.28 : 62,950.82 = 25,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,618.28/62,950.82 = 25,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,618.28x = 62,950.82 × 25,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,618.28x = 1,620,668,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,668,860.90/45,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,526.74

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