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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,555.28, 62,866.76 and 25,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,555.28, 62,866.76 and 25,414 is: 35,071.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,555.28 : 62,866.76 = 25,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,555.28/62,866.76 = 25,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,555.28x = 62,866.76 × 25,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,555.28x = 1,597,695,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,695,838.64/45,555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,071.58

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