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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,584.42, 62,909.66 and 25,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,584.42, 62,909.66 and 25,445.22 is: 35,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,584.42 : 62,909.66 = 25,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,584.42/62,909.66 = 25,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,584.42x = 62,909.66 × 25,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,584.42x = 1,600,750,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,750,011.60/45,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,116.17

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