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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.47, 62,968.01 and 25,486.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.47, 62,968.01 and 25,486.64 is: 35,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.47 : 62,968.01 = 25,486.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.47/62,968.01 = 25,486.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.47x = 62,968.01 × 25,486.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.47x = 1,604,843,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,843,002.39/45,629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,171.20

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