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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,507, 62,797.64 and 25,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,507, 62,797.64 and 25,366.08 is: 35,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,507 : 62,797.64 = 25,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,507/62,797.64 = 25,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,507x = 62,797.64 × 25,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,507x = 1,592,929,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,929,960.05/45,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,004.06

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