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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571.44, 62,888.79 and 25,427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571.44, 62,888.79 and 25,427.97 is: 35,090.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571.44 : 62,888.79 = 25,427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571.44/62,888.79 = 25,427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571.44x = 62,888.79 × 25,427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571.44x = 1,599,134,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,134,265.46/45,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,090.71

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