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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.18, 62,291.91 and 25,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.18, 62,291.91 and 25,267.18 is: 34,868.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.18 : 62,291.91 = 25,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.18/62,291.91 = 25,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.18x = 62,291.91 × 25,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.18x = 1,573,940,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,940,902.51/45,139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,868.62

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