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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.72, 62,349.38 and 25,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.72, 62,349.38 and 25,034.72 is: 34,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.72 : 62,349.38 = 25,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.72/62,349.38 = 25,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.72x = 62,349.38 × 25,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.72x = 1,560,898,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,898,927.43/45,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.66

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