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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,155.63, 62,315.26 and 25,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,155.63, 62,315.26 and 25,012.83 is: 34,517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,155.63 : 62,315.26 = 25,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,155.63/62,315.26 = 25,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,155.63x = 62,315.26 × 25,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,155.63x = 1,558,680,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,680,755.67/45,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,517.97

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