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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.28, 62,959.62 and 25,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.28, 62,959.62 and 25,478.88 is: 35,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.28 : 62,959.62 = 25,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.28/62,959.62 = 25,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.28x = 62,959.62 × 25,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.28x = 1,604,140,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,140,602.83/45,623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,160.57

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