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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.83, 62,967.10 and 25,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.83, 62,967.10 and 25,486 is: 35,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.83 : 62,967.10 = 25,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.83/62,967.10 = 25,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.83x = 62,967.10 × 25,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.83x = 1,604,779,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,779,510.60/45,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.30

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