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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.25, 62,112.77 and 25,137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.25, 62,112.77 and 25,137.25 is: 34,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.25 : 62,112.77 = 25,137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.25/62,112.77 = 25,137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.25x = 62,112.77 × 25,137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.25x = 1,561,344,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,344,102.00/45,009.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,689.41

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