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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.63, 62,334.24 and 25,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.63, 62,334.24 and 25,027.32 is: 34,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.63 : 62,334.24 = 25,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.63/62,334.24 = 25,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.63x = 62,334.24 × 25,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.63x = 1,560,058,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,058,659.77/45,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,536.25

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