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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.78, 62,942.22 and 25,467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.78, 62,942.22 and 25,467.98 is: 35,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.78 : 62,942.22 = 25,467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.78/62,942.22 = 25,467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.78x = 62,942.22 × 25,467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.78x = 1,603,011,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,011,200.12/45,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,145.45

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