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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,054, 62,174.52 and 25,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,054, 62,174.52 and 25,182 is: 34,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,054 : 62,174.52 = 25,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,054/62,174.52 = 25,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,054x = 62,174.52 × 25,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,054x = 1,565,678,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,678,762.64/45,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,751.16

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