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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,441, 62,708.58 and 25,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,441, 62,708.58 and 25,569 is: 35,285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,441 : 62,708.58 = 25,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,441/62,708.58 = 25,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,441x = 62,708.58 × 25,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,441x = 1,603,395,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,395,682.02/45,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,285.22

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