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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.08, 62,335.27 and 25,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.08, 62,335.27 and 25,027.89 is: 34,538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.08 : 62,335.27 = 25,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.08/62,335.27 = 25,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.08x = 62,335.27 × 25,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.08x = 1,560,120,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,120,280.68/45,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,538.03

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