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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,541.72, 62,847.44 and 25,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,541.72, 62,847.44 and 25,398.62 is: 35,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,541.72 : 62,847.44 = 25,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,541.72/62,847.44 = 25,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,541.72x = 62,847.44 × 25,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,541.72x = 1,596,238,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,238,246.53/45,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,050.02

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