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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,034.38, 62,143.40 and 25,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,034.38, 62,143.40 and 25,909.08 is: 35,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,034.38 : 62,143.40 = 25,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,034.38/62,143.40 = 25,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,034.38x = 62,143.40 × 25,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,034.38x = 1,610,078,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,078,322.07/45,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,752.20

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