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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.89, 62,688.33 and 25,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.89, 62,688.33 and 25,283.21 is: 34,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.89 : 62,688.33 = 25,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.89/62,688.33 = 25,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.89x = 62,688.33 × 25,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.89x = 1,584,961,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,961,898.50/45,426.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,890.39

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