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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.74, 62,404.80 and 25,079.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.74, 62,404.80 and 25,079.49 is: 34,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.74 : 62,404.80 = 25,079.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.74/62,404.80 = 25,079.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.74x = 62,404.80 × 25,079.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.74x = 1,565,080,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,080,557.55/45,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,609.80

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