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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,644.90, 62,983.72 and 25,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,644.90, 62,983.72 and 25,499.30 is: 35,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,644.90 : 62,983.72 = 25,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,644.90/62,983.72 = 25,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,644.90x = 62,983.72 × 25,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,644.90x = 1,606,040,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,040,771.40/45,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.55

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