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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162, 62,323.44 and 25,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162, 62,323.44 and 25,018.92 is: 34,526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162 : 62,323.44 = 25,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162/62,323.44 = 25,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162x = 62,323.44 × 25,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162x = 1,559,265,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,265,159.48/45,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,526.04

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