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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,429.20, 62,691.84 and 25,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,429.20, 62,691.84 and 25,285.76 is: 34,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,429.20 : 62,691.84 = 25,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,429.20/62,691.84 = 25,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,429.20x = 62,691.84 × 25,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,429.20x = 1,585,210,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,210,820.20/45,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,894.09

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