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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.26, 62,689.95 and 25,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.26, 62,689.95 and 25,284.99 is: 34,893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.26 : 62,689.95 = 25,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.26/62,689.95 = 25,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.26x = 62,689.95 × 25,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.26x = 1,585,114,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,114,758.85/45,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,893.47

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