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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.23, 62,141.13 and 25,909.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.23, 62,141.13 and 25,909.56 is: 35,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.23 : 62,141.13 = 25,909.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.23/62,141.13 = 25,909.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.23x = 62,141.13 × 25,909.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.23x = 1,610,049,336.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,049,336.20/45,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,754.06

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