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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,562.97, 62,876.94 and 25,419.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,562.97, 62,876.94 and 25,419.86 is: 35,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,562.97 : 62,876.94 = 25,419.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,562.97/62,876.94 = 25,419.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,562.97x = 62,876.94 × 25,419.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,562.97x = 1,598,322,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,322,602.32/45,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.42

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