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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.55, 62,330.91 and 25,027.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.55, 62,330.91 and 25,027.75 is: 34,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.55 : 62,330.91 = 25,027.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.55/62,330.91 = 25,027.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.55x = 62,330.91 × 25,027.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.55x = 1,560,002,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,002,432.75/45,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,540.42

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