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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,176.56, 62,347.92 and 25,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,176.56, 62,347.92 and 25,034.32 is: 34,549.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,176.56 : 62,347.92 = 25,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,176.56/62,347.92 = 25,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,176.56x = 62,347.92 × 25,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,176.56x = 1,560,837,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,837,780.61/45,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,549.73

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