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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.21, 62,977.98 and 25,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.21, 62,977.98 and 25,493.28 is: 35,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.21 : 62,977.98 = 25,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.21/62,977.98 = 25,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.21x = 62,977.98 × 25,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.21x = 1,605,515,277.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,515,277.97/45,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,178.42

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