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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.79, 62,687.13 and 25,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.79, 62,687.13 and 25,282.32 is: 34,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.79 : 62,687.13 = 25,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.79/62,687.13 = 25,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.79x = 62,687.13 × 25,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.79x = 1,584,876,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,876,080.54/45,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,889.35

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