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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,640.11, 62,983.35 and 25,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,640.11, 62,983.35 and 25,497 is: 35,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,640.11 : 62,983.35 = 25,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,640.11/62,983.35 = 25,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,640.11x = 62,983.35 × 25,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,640.11x = 1,605,886,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,886,474.95/45,640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.86

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