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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,579.97, 62,903.51 and 25,440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,579.97, 62,903.51 and 25,440.77 is: 35,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,579.97 : 62,903.51 = 25,440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,579.97/62,903.51 = 25,440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,579.97x = 62,903.51 × 25,440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,579.97x = 1,600,313,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,313,950.96/45,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,110.03

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