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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.43, 62,959.63 and 25,481.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.43, 62,959.63 and 25,481.74 is: 35,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.43 : 62,959.63 = 25,481.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.43/62,959.63 = 25,481.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.43x = 62,959.63 × 25,481.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.43x = 1,604,320,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,320,866.88/45,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,161.33

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