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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,581.36, 62,902.14 and 25,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,581.36, 62,902.14 and 25,438.02 is: 35,104.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581.36 : 62,902.14 = 25,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581.36/62,902.14 = 25,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581.36x = 62,902.14 × 25,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581.36x = 1,600,105,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,105,895.36/45,581.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,104.39

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