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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,647.79, 62,987.68 and 25,502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,647.79, 62,987.68 and 25,502.17 is: 35,189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,647.79 : 62,987.68 = 25,502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,647.79/62,987.68 = 25,502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,647.79x = 62,987.68 × 25,502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,647.79x = 1,606,322,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,322,523.27/45,647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,189.49

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