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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.01, 62,977.30 and 25,495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.01, 62,977.30 and 25,495.46 is: 35,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.01 : 62,977.30 = 25,495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.01/62,977.30 = 25,495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.01x = 62,977.30 × 25,495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.01x = 1,605,635,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,635,233.06/45,639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,181.20

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