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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,636.09, 62,975.93 and 25,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,636.09, 62,975.93 and 25,492.88 is: 35,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,636.09 : 62,975.93 = 25,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,636.09/62,975.93 = 25,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,636.09x = 62,975.93 × 25,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,636.09x = 1,605,437,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,437,384.03/45,636.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,179.12

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