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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,643.26, 62,983.17 and 25,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,643.26, 62,983.17 and 25,499.70 is: 35,187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,643.26 : 62,983.17 = 25,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,643.26/62,983.17 = 25,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,643.26x = 62,983.17 × 25,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,643.26x = 1,606,051,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,051,940.05/45,643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,187.06

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