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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.94, 62,317.96 and 25,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.94, 62,317.96 and 25,016.14 is: 34,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.94 : 62,317.96 = 25,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.94/62,317.96 = 25,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.94x = 62,317.96 × 25,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.94x = 1,558,954,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,954,827.23/45,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,522.28

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