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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.59, 62,491.07 and 40,377.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.59, 62,491.07 and 40,377.25 is: 55,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.59 : 62,491.07 = 40,377.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.59/62,491.07 = 40,377.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.59x = 62,491.07 × 40,377.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.59x = 2,523,217,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,217,198.04/45,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,424.16

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