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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.33, 62,969.17 and 25,487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.33, 62,969.17 and 25,487.50 is: 35,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.33 : 62,969.17 = 25,487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.33/62,969.17 = 25,487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.33x = 62,969.17 × 25,487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.33x = 1,604,926,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,926,720.38/45,630.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,172.37

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