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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.54, 62,968.10 and 25,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.54, 62,968.10 and 25,486.70 is: 35,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.54 : 62,968.10 = 25,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.54/62,968.10 = 25,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.54x = 62,968.10 × 25,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.54x = 1,604,849,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,849,104.26/45,629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,171.28

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