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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.85, 62,865.78 and 25,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.85, 62,865.78 and 25,411.21 is: 35,067.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.85 : 62,865.78 = 25,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.85/62,865.78 = 25,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.85x = 62,865.78 × 25,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.85x = 1,597,495,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,495,537.39/45,554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,067.52

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