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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.08, 62,802.38 and 25,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.08, 62,802.38 and 25,365.74 is: 35,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.08 : 62,802.38 = 25,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.08/62,802.38 = 25,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.08x = 62,802.38 × 25,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.08x = 1,593,028,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,028,842.46/45,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,004.64

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