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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,564.55, 62,878.90 and 25,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,564.55, 62,878.90 and 25,421.43 is: 35,081.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,564.55 : 62,878.90 = 25,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,564.55/62,878.90 = 25,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,564.55x = 62,878.90 × 25,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,564.55x = 1,598,471,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,471,554.83/45,564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,081.47

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