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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,642.78, 62,983.44 and 25,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,642.78, 62,983.44 and 25,498.08 is: 35,185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,642.78 : 62,983.44 = 25,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,642.78/62,983.44 = 25,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,642.78x = 62,983.44 × 25,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,642.78x = 1,605,956,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,956,791.80/45,642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.34

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