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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,421.93, 62,683.10 and 25,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,421.93, 62,683.10 and 25,279.66 is: 34,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,421.93 : 62,683.10 = 25,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,421.93/62,683.10 = 25,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,421.93x = 62,683.10 × 25,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,421.93x = 1,584,607,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,607,455.75/45,421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,886.40

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