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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,154.53, 62,313.75 and 25,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,154.53, 62,313.75 and 25,011.72 is: 34,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,154.53 : 62,313.75 = 25,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,154.53/62,313.75 = 25,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,154.53x = 62,313.75 × 25,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,154.53x = 1,558,574,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,574,067.15/45,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.45

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