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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.36, 62,965.10 and 25,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.36, 62,965.10 and 25,484.54 is: 35,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.36 : 62,965.10 = 25,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.36/62,965.10 = 25,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.36x = 62,965.10 × 25,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.36x = 1,604,636,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,636,294.73/45,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,168.29

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