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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.94, 62,642.25 and 25,520.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.94, 62,642.25 and 25,520.94 is: 35,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.94 : 62,642.25 = 25,520.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.94/62,642.25 = 25,520.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.94x = 62,642.25 × 25,520.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.94x = 1,598,689,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,689,103.72/45,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,218.89

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