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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,125.91, 62,273.48 and 25,998.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,125.91, 62,273.48 and 25,998.71 is: 35,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,125.91 : 62,273.48 = 25,998.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,125.91/62,273.48 = 25,998.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,125.91x = 62,273.48 × 25,998.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,125.91x = 1,619,029,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,029,705.85/45,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,878.05

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