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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.13, 62,979.24 and 25,765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.13, 62,979.24 and 25,765.13 is: 35,555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.13 : 62,979.24 = 25,765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.13/62,979.24 = 25,765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.13x = 62,979.24 × 25,765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.13x = 1,622,667,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,667,991.01/45,637.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,555.88

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