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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,630.49, 62,969.41 and 25,487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,630.49, 62,969.41 and 25,487.67 is: 35,172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,630.49 : 62,969.41 = 25,487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,630.49/62,969.41 = 25,487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,630.49x = 62,969.41 × 25,487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,630.49x = 1,604,943,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,943,542.17/45,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,172.61

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