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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,565.20, 62,879.79 and 25,422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,565.20, 62,879.79 and 25,422.12 is: 35,082.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,565.20 : 62,879.79 = 25,422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,565.20/62,879.79 = 25,422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,565.20x = 62,879.79 × 25,422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,565.20x = 1,598,537,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,537,566.95/45,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,082.42

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