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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,180.79, 62,349.85 and 25,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,180.79, 62,349.85 and 25,038 is: 34,552.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,180.79 : 62,349.85 = 25,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,180.79/62,349.85 = 25,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,180.79x = 62,349.85 × 25,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,180.79x = 1,561,115,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,115,434.76/45,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,552.63

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