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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.07, 62,317.02 and 25,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.07, 62,317.02 and 25,014.60 is: 34,519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.07 : 62,317.02 = 25,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.07/62,317.02 = 25,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.07x = 62,317.02 × 25,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.07x = 1,558,835,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,835,328.49/45,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.53

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