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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,566.31, 62,881.42 and 25,421.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,566.31, 62,881.42 and 25,421.99 is: 35,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,566.31 : 62,881.42 = 25,421.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,566.31/62,881.42 = 25,421.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,566.31x = 62,881.42 × 25,421.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,566.31x = 1,598,570,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,570,703.32/45,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,082.29

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