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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.20, 62,886.68 and 25,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.20, 62,886.68 and 25,427.12 is: 35,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.20 : 62,886.68 = 25,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.20/62,886.68 = 25,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.20x = 62,886.68 × 25,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.20x = 1,599,027,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,027,158.76/45,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,089.32

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