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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.49, 62,968.03 and 25,486.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.49, 62,968.03 and 25,486.67 is: 35,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.49 : 62,968.03 = 25,486.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.49/62,968.03 = 25,486.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.49x = 62,968.03 × 25,486.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.49x = 1,604,845,284.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,845,284.03/45,629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,171.23

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