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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.87, 62,917.46 and 25,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.87, 62,917.46 and 25,450.28 is: 35,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.87 : 62,917.46 = 25,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.87/62,917.46 = 25,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.87x = 62,917.46 × 25,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.87x = 1,601,266,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,266,863.43/45,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,121.76

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