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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.54, 62,320.73 and 25,017.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.54, 62,320.73 and 25,017.35 is: 34,523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.54 : 62,320.73 = 25,017.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.54/62,320.73 = 25,017.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.54x = 62,320.73 × 25,017.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.54x = 1,559,099,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,099,545.38/45,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.49

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