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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,564.46, 62,878.76 and 25,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,564.46, 62,878.76 and 25,421.36 is: 35,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,564.46 : 62,878.76 = 25,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,564.46/62,878.76 = 25,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,564.46x = 62,878.76 × 25,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,564.46x = 1,598,463,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,463,248.14/45,564.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,081.36

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