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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,519.21, 62,815.79 and 25,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,519.21, 62,815.79 and 25,377.32 is: 35,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,519.21 : 62,815.79 = 25,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,519.21/62,815.79 = 25,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,519.21x = 62,815.79 × 25,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,519.21x = 1,594,096,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,096,529.20/45,519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,020.30

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