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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,629.79, 62,968.44 and 25,486.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,629.79, 62,968.44 and 25,486.95 is: 35,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,629.79 : 62,968.44 = 25,486.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,629.79/62,968.44 = 25,486.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,629.79x = 62,968.44 × 25,486.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,629.79x = 1,604,873,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,873,481.86/45,629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,171.62

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