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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,570.70, 62,887.37 and 25,427.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,570.70, 62,887.37 and 25,427.62 is: 35,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,570.70 : 62,887.37 = 25,427.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,570.70/62,887.37 = 25,427.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,570.70x = 62,887.37 × 25,427.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,570.70x = 1,599,076,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,076,147.16/45,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,090.01

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