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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.08, 62,801.01 and 25,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.08, 62,801.01 and 25,364.73 is: 35,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.08 : 62,801.01 = 25,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.08/62,801.01 = 25,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.08x = 62,801.01 × 25,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.08x = 1,592,930,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,930,662.38/45,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,003.25

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