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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.44, 62,707.36 and 25,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.44, 62,707.36 and 25,297 is: 34,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.44 : 62,707.36 = 25,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.44/62,707.36 = 25,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.44x = 62,707.36 × 25,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.44x = 1,586,308,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,308,085.92/45,440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,909.61

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