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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.14, 62,317.56 and 25,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.14, 62,317.56 and 25,014.96 is: 34,520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.14 : 62,317.56 = 25,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.14/62,317.56 = 25,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.14x = 62,317.56 × 25,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.14x = 1,558,871,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,871,270.70/45,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,520.27

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