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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,099.90, 62,237.67 and 25,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,099.90, 62,237.67 and 25,227.90 is: 34,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,099.90 : 62,237.67 = 25,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,099.90/62,237.67 = 25,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,099.90x = 62,237.67 × 25,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,099.90x = 1,570,125,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,125,714.99/45,099.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,814.39

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