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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,180.32, 62,342.94 and 25,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,180.32, 62,342.94 and 25,036.23 is: 34,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,180.32 : 62,342.94 = 25,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,180.32/62,342.94 = 25,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,180.32x = 62,342.94 × 25,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,180.32x = 1,560,832,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,832,184.72/45,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,546.73

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