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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,587.74, 62,905.44 and 25,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,587.74, 62,905.44 and 25,445.74 is: 35,111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,587.74 : 62,905.44 = 25,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,587.74/62,905.44 = 25,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,587.74x = 62,905.44 × 25,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,587.74x = 1,600,675,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,675,470.83/45,587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,111.97

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