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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,575.39, 62,897.58 and 25,161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,575.39, 62,897.58 and 25,161.45 is: 34,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,575.39 : 62,897.58 = 25,161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,575.39/62,897.58 = 25,161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,575.39x = 62,897.58 × 25,161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,575.39x = 1,582,594,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,594,314.29/45,575.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,724.76

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