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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.13, 62,975.79 and 25,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.13, 62,975.79 and 25,492.30 is: 35,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.13 : 62,975.79 = 25,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.13/62,975.79 = 25,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.13x = 62,975.79 × 25,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.13x = 1,605,397,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,397,573.98/45,635.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.99

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