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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.78, 62,348.46 and 25,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.78, 62,348.46 and 25,036.99 is: 34,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.78 : 62,348.46 = 25,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.78/62,348.46 = 25,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.78x = 62,348.46 × 25,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.78x = 1,561,017,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,017,519.78/45,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,551.25

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