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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,573.78, 62,894.93 and 25,434.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,573.78, 62,894.93 and 25,434.55 is: 35,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,573.78 : 62,894.93 = 25,434.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,573.78/62,894.93 = 25,434.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,573.78x = 62,894.93 × 25,434.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,573.78x = 1,599,704,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,704,241.83/45,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,101.42

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