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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.78, 62,916.46 and 25,447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.78, 62,916.46 and 25,447.56 is: 35,118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.78 : 62,916.46 = 25,447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.78/62,916.46 = 25,447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.78x = 62,916.46 × 25,447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.78x = 1,601,070,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,070,390.84/45,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,118.29

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