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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.78, 62,315.98 and 25,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.78, 62,315.98 and 25,774.30 is: 35,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.78 : 62,315.98 = 25,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.78/62,315.98 = 25,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.78x = 62,315.98 × 25,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.78x = 1,606,150,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,150,763.31/45,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,569.11

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