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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,584.49, 62,909.75 and 25,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,584.49, 62,909.75 and 25,445.28 is: 35,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,584.49 : 62,909.75 = 25,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,584.49/62,909.75 = 25,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,584.49x = 62,909.75 × 25,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,584.49x = 1,600,756,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,756,203.48/45,584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,116.25

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