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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.50, 62,107.62 and 25,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.50, 62,107.62 and 25,133.50 is: 34,684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.50 : 62,107.62 = 25,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.50/62,107.62 = 25,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.50x = 62,107.62 × 25,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.50x = 1,560,981,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,981,867.27/45,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,684.25

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