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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.10, 62,315.69 and 25,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.10, 62,315.69 and 25,014.61 is: 34,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.10 : 62,315.69 = 25,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.10/62,315.69 = 25,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.10x = 62,315.69 × 25,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.10x = 1,558,802,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,802,682.23/45,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,518.78

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