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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.26, 62,333.72 and 25,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.26, 62,333.72 and 25,026.94 is: 34,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.26 : 62,333.72 = 25,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.26/62,333.72 = 25,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.26x = 62,333.72 × 25,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.26x = 1,560,022,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,022,317.05/45,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,535.73

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