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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.26, 62,967.71 and 25,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.26, 62,967.71 and 25,486.44 is: 35,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.26 : 62,967.71 = 25,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.26/62,967.71 = 25,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.26x = 62,967.71 × 25,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.26x = 1,604,822,494.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,822,494.87/45,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.91

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