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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.70, 62,977.77 and 25,490.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.70, 62,977.77 and 25,490.57 is: 35,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.70 : 62,977.77 = 25,490.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.70/62,977.77 = 25,490.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.70x = 62,977.77 × 25,490.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.70x = 1,605,338,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,338,939.74/45,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,175.72

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