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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.61, 62,965.43 and 25,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.61, 62,965.43 and 25,484.77 is: 35,168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.61 : 62,965.43 = 25,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.61/62,965.43 = 25,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.61x = 62,965.43 × 25,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.61x = 1,604,659,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,659,407.80/45,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,168.61

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