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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.47, 62,996.59 and 25,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.47, 62,996.59 and 25,507.20 is: 35,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.47 : 62,996.59 = 25,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.47/62,996.59 = 25,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.47x = 62,996.59 × 25,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.47x = 1,606,866,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,866,745.09/45,649.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,200.12

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