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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,567.63, 62,884.82 and 25,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,567.63, 62,884.82 and 25,425.36 is: 35,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,567.63 : 62,884.82 = 25,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,567.63/62,884.82 = 25,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,567.63x = 62,884.82 × 25,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,567.63x = 1,598,869,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,869,250.60/45,567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.83

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