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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.19, 62,961.42 and 25,481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.19, 62,961.42 and 25,481.27 is: 35,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.19 : 62,961.42 = 25,481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.19/62,961.42 = 25,481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.19x = 62,961.42 × 25,481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.19x = 1,604,337,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,337,100.01/45,627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,161.87

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