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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,045.68, 62,163.06 and 25,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,045.68, 62,163.06 and 25,173.68 is: 34,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,045.68 : 62,163.06 = 25,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,045.68/62,163.06 = 25,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,045.68x = 62,163.06 × 25,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,045.68x = 1,564,872,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,872,980.26/45,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,739.69

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