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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,631.29, 62,970.51 and 25,488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,631.29, 62,970.51 and 25,488.45 is: 35,173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,631.29 : 62,970.51 = 25,488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,631.29/62,970.51 = 25,488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,631.29x = 62,970.51 × 25,488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,631.29x = 1,605,020,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,020,695.61/45,631.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,173.69

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