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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.68, 62,317.86 and 25,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.68, 62,317.86 and 25,014.12 is: 34,519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.68 : 62,317.86 = 25,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.68/62,317.86 = 25,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.68x = 62,317.86 × 25,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.68x = 1,558,826,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,826,428.18/45,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.63

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