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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.67, 62,314.82 and 25,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.67, 62,314.82 and 25,013.37 is: 34,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.67 : 62,314.82 = 25,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.67/62,314.82 = 25,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.67x = 62,314.82 × 25,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.67x = 1,558,703,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,703,524.08/45,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.92

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