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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.44, 62,693.56 and 25,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.44, 62,693.56 and 25,287 is: 34,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.44 : 62,693.56 = 25,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.44/62,693.56 = 25,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.44x = 62,693.56 × 25,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.44x = 1,585,332,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,332,051.72/45,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,895.81

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