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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.37, 62,314.25 and 25,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.37, 62,314.25 and 25,014.81 is: 34,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.37 : 62,314.25 = 25,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.37/62,314.25 = 25,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.37x = 62,314.25 × 25,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.37x = 1,558,779,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,779,326.45/45,158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,518.06

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