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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.51, 62,339.38 and 25,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.51, 62,339.38 and 25,031.22 is: 34,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.51 : 62,339.38 = 25,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.51/62,339.38 = 25,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.51x = 62,339.38 × 25,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.51x = 1,560,430,735.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,430,735.44/45,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.52

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