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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,422.28, 62,682.72 and 25,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,422.28, 62,682.72 and 25,550.28 is: 35,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,422.28 : 62,682.72 = 25,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,422.28/62,682.72 = 25,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,422.28x = 62,682.72 × 25,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,422.28x = 1,601,561,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,561,047.16/45,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,259.37

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