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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.36, 62,917.86 and 25,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.36, 62,917.86 and 25,451.20 is: 35,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.36 : 62,917.86 = 25,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.36/62,917.86 = 25,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.36x = 62,917.86 × 25,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.36x = 1,601,335,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,335,038.43/45,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,124.42

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