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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.14, 62,873.03 and 25,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.14, 62,873.03 and 25,415.06 is: 35,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.14 : 62,873.03 = 25,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.14/62,873.03 = 25,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.14x = 62,873.03 × 25,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.14x = 1,597,921,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,921,702.76/45,558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,074.34

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