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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.68, 62,157.54 and 25,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.68, 62,157.54 and 25,169.68 is: 34,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.68 : 62,157.54 = 25,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.68/62,157.54 = 25,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.68x = 62,157.54 × 25,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.68x = 1,564,485,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,485,391.39/45,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,734.17

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