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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,520.06, 62,817.96 and 25,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,520.06, 62,817.96 and 25,378.22 is: 35,022.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,520.06 : 62,817.96 = 25,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,520.06/62,817.96 = 25,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,520.06x = 62,817.96 × 25,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,520.06x = 1,594,208,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,208,295.85/45,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,022.10

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