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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,488.94, 62,773.16 and 25,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,488.94, 62,773.16 and 25,344.78 is: 34,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,488.94 : 62,773.16 = 25,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,488.94/62,773.16 = 25,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,488.94x = 62,773.16 × 25,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,488.94x = 1,590,971,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,971,803.38/45,488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,974.91

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