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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,121.18, 62,273.74 and 25,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,121.18, 62,273.74 and 25,997.29 is: 35,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,121.18 : 62,273.74 = 25,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,121.18/62,273.74 = 25,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,121.18x = 62,273.74 × 25,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,121.18x = 1,618,948,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,948,463.31/45,121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,880.01

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