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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,163, 62,324.82 and 25,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,163, 62,324.82 and 25,019.92 is: 34,527.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163 : 62,324.82 = 25,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163/62,324.82 = 25,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163x = 62,324.82 × 25,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163x = 1,559,362,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,362,010.41/45,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,527.42

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