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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,406.38, 62,660.87 and 25,534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,406.38, 62,660.87 and 25,534.38 is: 35,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,406.38 : 62,660.87 = 25,534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,406.38/62,660.87 = 25,534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,406.38x = 62,660.87 × 25,534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,406.38x = 1,600,006,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,006,465.71/45,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,237.48

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