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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,625.08, 62,961.96 and 25,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,625.08, 62,961.96 and 25,482.28 is: 35,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,625.08 : 62,961.96 = 25,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,625.08/62,961.96 = 25,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,625.08x = 62,961.96 × 25,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,625.08x = 1,604,414,294.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,414,294.07/45,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,165.18

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