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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.14, 62,969.30 and 25,485.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.14, 62,969.30 and 25,485.47 is: 35,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.14 : 62,969.30 = 25,485.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.14/62,969.30 = 25,485.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.14x = 62,969.30 × 25,485.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.14x = 1,604,802,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,802,095.50/45,628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,171.32

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