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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,165.61, 62,323.49 and 25,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,165.61, 62,323.49 and 25,017.49 is: 34,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,165.61 : 62,323.49 = 25,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,165.61/62,323.49 = 25,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,165.61x = 62,323.49 × 25,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,165.61x = 1,559,177,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,177,194.58/45,165.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,521.34

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