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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.18, 62,961.51 and 25,481.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.18, 62,961.51 and 25,481.79 is: 35,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.18 : 62,961.51 = 25,481.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.18/62,961.51 = 25,481.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.18x = 62,961.51 × 25,481.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.18x = 1,604,371,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,371,975.90/45,624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,164.95

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