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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.49, 62,982.19 and 25,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.49, 62,982.19 and 25,496.19 is: 35,184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.49 : 62,982.19 = 25,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.49/62,982.19 = 25,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.49x = 62,982.19 × 25,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.49x = 1,605,805,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,805,882.86/45,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,184.57

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