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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,509.79, 62,801.76 and 25,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,509.79, 62,801.76 and 25,365.70 is: 35,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,509.79 : 62,801.76 = 25,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,509.79/62,801.76 = 25,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,509.79x = 62,801.76 × 25,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,509.79x = 1,593,010,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,010,603.63/45,509.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,003.69

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