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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.29, 62,969.13 and 25,487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.29, 62,969.13 and 25,487.45 is: 35,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.29 : 62,969.13 = 25,487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.29/62,969.13 = 25,487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.29x = 62,969.13 × 25,487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.29x = 1,604,922,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,922,552.42/45,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,172.31

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