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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039, 62,153.82 and 25,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039, 62,153.82 and 25,167 is: 34,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039 : 62,153.82 = 25,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039/62,153.82 = 25,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039x = 62,153.82 × 25,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039x = 1,564,225,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,225,187.94/45,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,730.46

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