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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.51, 62,321.98 and 25,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.51, 62,321.98 and 25,016.39 is: 34,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.51 : 62,321.98 = 25,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.51/62,321.98 = 25,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.51x = 62,321.98 × 25,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.51x = 1,559,071,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,071,284.63/45,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.83

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