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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.33, 62,967.80 and 25,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.33, 62,967.80 and 25,486.50 is: 35,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.33 : 62,967.80 = 25,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.33/62,967.80 = 25,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.33x = 62,967.80 × 25,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.33x = 1,604,828,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,828,707.27/45,629.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,170.99

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