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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,180.08, 62,346.81 and 25,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,180.08, 62,346.81 and 25,036.44 is: 34,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,180.08 : 62,346.81 = 25,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,180.08/62,346.81 = 25,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,180.08x = 62,346.81 × 25,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,180.08x = 1,560,942,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,942,378.54/45,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,549.35

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