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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.08, 62,307.04 and 25,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.08, 62,307.04 and 25,278.08 is: 34,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.08 : 62,307.04 = 25,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.08/62,307.04 = 25,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.08x = 62,307.04 × 25,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.08x = 1,575,002,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,002,341.68/45,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,883.71

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