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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.67, 62,958.05 and 25,479.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.67, 62,958.05 and 25,479.29 is: 35,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.67 : 62,958.05 = 25,479.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.67/62,958.05 = 25,479.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.67x = 62,958.05 × 25,479.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.67x = 1,604,126,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,126,413.78/45,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,161.50

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