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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.13, 62,305.77 and 25,005.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.13, 62,305.77 and 25,005.99 is: 34,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.13 : 62,305.77 = 25,005.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.13/62,305.77 = 25,005.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.13x = 62,305.77 × 25,005.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.13x = 1,558,017,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,017,461.56/45,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,508.25

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