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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.14, 62,321.70 and 25,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.14, 62,321.70 and 25,017.96 is: 34,524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.14 : 62,321.70 = 25,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.14/62,321.70 = 25,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.14x = 62,321.70 × 25,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.14x = 1,559,161,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,161,797.73/45,161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.41

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