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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.26, 62,694.09 and 25,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.26, 62,694.09 and 25,287.99 is: 34,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.26 : 62,694.09 = 25,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.26/62,694.09 = 25,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.26x = 62,694.09 × 25,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.26x = 1,585,407,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,407,520.98/45,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,897.61

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