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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,154.08, 62,312.88 and 25,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,154.08, 62,312.88 and 25,011.60 is: 34,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,154.08 : 62,312.88 = 25,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,154.08/62,312.88 = 25,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,154.08x = 62,312.88 × 25,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,154.08x = 1,558,544,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,544,829.41/45,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.15

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