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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,073, 62,203.62 and 25,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,073, 62,203.62 and 25,201 is: 34,778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,073 : 62,203.62 = 25,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,073/62,203.62 = 25,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,073x = 62,203.62 × 25,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,073x = 1,567,593,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,593,427.62/45,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,778.99

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