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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.68, 62,158.92 and 25,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.68, 62,158.92 and 25,170.68 is: 34,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.68 : 62,158.92 = 25,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.68/62,158.92 = 25,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.68x = 62,158.92 × 25,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.68x = 1,564,582,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,582,284.47/45,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,735.55

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