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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.87, 62,879.96 and 25,422.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.87, 62,879.96 and 25,422.51 is: 35,084.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.87 : 62,879.96 = 25,422.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.87/62,879.96 = 25,422.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.87x = 62,879.96 × 25,422.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.87x = 1,598,566,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,566,254.70/45,563.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,084.08

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