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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.96, 62,876.69 and 25,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.96, 62,876.69 and 25,419.86 is: 35,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.96 : 62,876.69 = 25,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.96/62,876.69 = 25,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.96x = 62,876.69 × 25,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.96x = 1,598,316,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,316,215.58/45,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.29

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