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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.66, 62,105.41 and 25,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.66, 62,105.41 and 25,882.40 is: 35,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.66 : 62,105.41 = 25,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.66/62,105.41 = 25,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.66x = 62,105.41 × 25,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.66x = 1,607,437,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,437,063.78/45,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,716.33

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