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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.98, 62,350.77 and 25,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.98, 62,350.77 and 25,039.06 is: 34,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.98 : 62,350.77 = 25,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.98/62,350.77 = 25,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.98x = 62,350.77 × 25,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.98x = 1,561,204,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,204,671.08/45,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,555.23

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