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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.23, 62,320.29 and 25,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.23, 62,320.29 and 25,017.04 is: 34,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.23 : 62,320.29 = 25,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.23/62,320.29 = 25,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.23x = 62,320.29 × 25,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.23x = 1,559,069,187.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,069,187.74/45,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.06

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