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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.72, 62,323.92 and 25,018.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.72, 62,323.92 and 25,018.52 is: 34,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.72 : 62,323.92 = 25,018.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.72/62,323.92 = 25,018.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.72x = 62,323.92 × 25,018.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.72x = 1,559,252,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,252,239.00/45,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,527.50

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