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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,044.68, 62,161.68 and 25,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,044.68, 62,161.68 and 25,172.68 is: 34,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,044.68 : 62,161.68 = 25,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,044.68/62,161.68 = 25,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,044.68x = 62,161.68 × 25,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,044.68x = 1,564,776,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,776,078.90/45,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,738.31

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