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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,581.76, 62,905.98 and 25,442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,581.76, 62,905.98 and 25,442.56 is: 35,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581.76 : 62,905.98 = 25,442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581.76/62,905.98 = 25,442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581.76x = 62,905.98 × 25,442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581.76x = 1,600,489,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,489,170.51/45,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,112.49

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