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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,579.29, 62,902.56 and 25,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,579.29, 62,902.56 and 25,440.09 is: 35,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,579.29 : 62,902.56 = 25,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,579.29/62,902.56 = 25,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,579.29x = 62,902.56 × 25,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,579.29x = 1,600,246,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,246,787.63/45,579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,109.08

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