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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.20, 62,689.08 and 25,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.20, 62,689.08 and 25,283.76 is: 34,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.20 : 62,689.08 = 25,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.20/62,689.08 = 25,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.20x = 62,689.08 × 25,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.20x = 1,585,015,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,015,653.34/45,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,891.34

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