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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.55, 62,886.15 and 25,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.55, 62,886.15 and 25,427.28 is: 35,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.55 : 62,886.15 = 25,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.55/62,886.15 = 25,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.55x = 62,886.15 × 25,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.55x = 1,599,023,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,023,744.17/45,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,089.74

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