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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.14, 62,837.51 and 25,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.14, 62,837.51 and 25,396.25 is: 35,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.14 : 62,837.51 = 25,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.14/62,837.51 = 25,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.14x = 62,837.51 × 25,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.14x = 1,595,836,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,836,672.17/45,540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,042.42

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