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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,644.57, 62,987.26 and 25,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,644.57, 62,987.26 and 25,497.44 is: 35,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,644.57 : 62,987.26 = 25,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,644.57/62,987.26 = 25,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,644.57x = 62,987.26 × 25,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,644.57x = 1,606,013,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,013,818.87/45,644.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.21

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