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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.79, 62,967.06 and 25,485.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.79, 62,967.06 and 25,485.95 is: 35,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.79 : 62,967.06 = 25,485.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.79/62,967.06 = 25,485.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.79x = 62,967.06 × 25,485.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.79x = 1,604,775,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,775,500.22/45,628.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.24

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