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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.21, 62,803.49 and 25,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.21, 62,803.49 and 25,365.24 is: 35,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.21 : 62,803.49 = 25,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.21/62,803.49 = 25,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.21x = 62,803.49 × 25,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.21x = 1,593,025,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,025,860.52/45,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,005.24

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