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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,130, 62,279.40 and 25,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,130, 62,279.40 and 25,258 is: 34,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,130 : 62,279.40 = 25,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,130/62,279.40 = 25,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,130x = 62,279.40 × 25,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,130x = 1,573,053,085.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,053,085.20/45,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,856.04

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