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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,564.71, 62,882.09 and 25,421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,564.71, 62,882.09 and 25,421.63 is: 35,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,564.71 : 62,882.09 = 25,421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,564.71/62,882.09 = 25,421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,564.71x = 62,882.09 × 25,421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,564.71x = 1,598,564,784.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,564,784.09/45,564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,083.40

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