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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.46, 62,967.57 and 25,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.46, 62,967.57 and 25,485.49 is: 35,170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.46 : 62,967.57 = 25,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.46/62,967.57 = 25,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.46x = 62,967.57 × 25,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.46x = 1,604,759,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,759,375.56/45,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.14

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