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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.14, 62,878.55 and 25,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.14, 62,878.55 and 25,419.06 is: 35,079.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.14 : 62,878.55 = 25,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.14/62,878.55 = 25,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.14x = 62,878.55 × 25,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.14x = 1,598,313,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,313,508.07/45,562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.86

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