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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,422.25, 62,682.72 and 25,550.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,422.25, 62,682.72 and 25,550.25 is: 35,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,422.25 : 62,682.72 = 25,550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,422.25/62,682.72 = 25,550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,422.25x = 62,682.72 × 25,550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,422.25x = 1,601,559,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,559,166.68/45,422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,259.35

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