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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.38, 62,978.90 and 25,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.38, 62,978.90 and 25,494.55 is: 35,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.38 : 62,978.90 = 25,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.38/62,978.90 = 25,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.38x = 62,978.90 × 25,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.38x = 1,605,618,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,618,430.08/45,637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,182.09

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