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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,119, 62,267.16 and 25,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,119, 62,267.16 and 25,247 is: 34,842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,119 : 62,267.16 = 25,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,119/62,267.16 = 25,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,119x = 62,267.16 × 25,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,119x = 1,572,058,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,058,988.52/45,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,842.51

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