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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,635.33, 62,976.62 and 25,492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,635.33, 62,976.62 and 25,492.25 is: 35,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,635.33 : 62,976.62 = 25,492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,635.33/62,976.62 = 25,492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,635.33x = 62,976.62 × 25,492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,635.33x = 1,605,415,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,415,741.20/45,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,179.23

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