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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,650.94, 62,998.38 and 25,507.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,650.94, 62,998.38 and 25,507.86 is: 35,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,650.94 : 62,998.38 = 25,507.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,650.94/62,998.38 = 25,507.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,650.94x = 62,998.38 × 25,507.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,650.94x = 1,606,953,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,953,857.27/45,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,200.89

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