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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.78, 62,960.64 and 25,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.78, 62,960.64 and 25,481.52 is: 35,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.78 : 62,960.64 = 25,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.78/62,960.64 = 25,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.78x = 62,960.64 × 25,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.78x = 1,604,332,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,332,807.37/45,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,163.63

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