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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.27, 62,686.81 and 25,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.27, 62,686.81 and 25,281.68 is: 34,888.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.27 : 62,686.81 = 25,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.27/62,686.81 = 25,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.27x = 62,686.81 × 25,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.27x = 1,584,827,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,827,494.00/45,425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,888.67

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