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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.95, 62,689.12 and 25,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.95, 62,689.12 and 25,283.35 is: 34,890.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.95 : 62,689.12 = 25,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.95/62,689.12 = 25,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.95x = 62,689.12 × 25,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.95x = 1,584,990,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,990,962.15/45,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,890.98

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