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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.36, 62,965.09 and 25,484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.36, 62,965.09 and 25,484.52 is: 35,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.36 : 62,965.09 = 25,484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.36/62,965.09 = 25,484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.36x = 62,965.09 × 25,484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.36x = 1,604,634,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,634,967.98/45,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,168.26

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