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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,146.77, 62,298.52 and 25,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,146.77, 62,298.52 and 25,003.28 is: 34,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,146.77 : 62,298.52 = 25,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,146.77/62,298.52 = 25,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,146.77x = 62,298.52 × 25,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,146.77x = 1,557,667,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,667,432.38/45,146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,502.30

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