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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.08, 62,885.38 and 25,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.08, 62,885.38 and 25,425.40 is: 35,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.08 : 62,885.38 = 25,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.08/62,885.38 = 25,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.08x = 62,885.38 × 25,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.08x = 1,598,885,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,885,940.65/45,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,087.08

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