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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.83, 62,965.73 and 25,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.83, 62,965.73 and 25,485 is: 35,168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.83 : 62,965.73 = 25,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.83/62,965.73 = 25,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.83x = 62,965.73 × 25,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.83x = 1,604,681,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,681,501.63/45,627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,168.92

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