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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.93, 62,684.61 and 25,285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.93, 62,684.61 and 25,285.66 is: 34,890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.93 : 62,684.61 = 25,285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.93/62,684.61 = 25,285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.93x = 62,684.61 × 25,285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.93x = 1,585,021,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,021,484.16/45,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,890.90

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