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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.68, 62,408.82 and 25,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.68, 62,408.82 and 25,846.16 is: 35,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.68 : 62,408.82 = 25,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.68/62,408.82 = 25,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.68x = 62,408.82 × 25,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.68x = 1,613,028,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,028,347.13/45,228.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,663.84

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