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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.28, 62,963.76 and 25,481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.28, 62,963.76 and 25,481.88 is: 35,164.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.28 : 62,963.76 = 25,481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.28/62,963.76 = 25,481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.28x = 62,963.76 × 25,481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.28x = 1,604,434,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,434,976.67/45,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,164.71

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