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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,631.94, 62,965.85 and 25,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,631.94, 62,965.85 and 25,486.25 is: 35,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,631.94 : 62,965.85 = 25,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,631.94/62,965.85 = 25,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,631.94x = 62,965.85 × 25,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,631.94x = 1,604,762,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,762,952.30/45,631.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,167.54

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