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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,550.98, 62,856 and 25,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,550.98, 62,856 and 25,406.28 is: 35,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,550.98 : 62,856 = 25,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,550.98/62,856 = 25,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,550.98x = 62,856 × 25,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,550.98x = 1,596,937,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,937,135.68/45,550.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,058.24

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