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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.21, 62,686.31 and 25,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.21, 62,686.31 and 25,281.79 is: 34,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.21 : 62,686.31 = 25,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.21/62,686.31 = 25,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.21x = 62,686.31 × 25,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.21x = 1,584,821,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,821,842.17/45,425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,888.60

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