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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,043.68, 62,160.30 and 25,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,043.68, 62,160.30 and 25,171.68 is: 34,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,043.68 : 62,160.30 = 25,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,043.68/62,160.30 = 25,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,043.68x = 62,160.30 × 25,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,043.68x = 1,564,679,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,679,180.30/45,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.93

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