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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,020, 62,127.60 and 25,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,020, 62,127.60 and 25,148 is: 34,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,020 : 62,127.60 = 25,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,020/62,127.60 = 25,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,020x = 62,127.60 × 25,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,020x = 1,562,384,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,384,884.80/45,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,704.24

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