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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.79, 62,351.23 and 25,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.79, 62,351.23 and 25,039 is: 34,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.79 : 62,351.23 = 25,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.79/62,351.23 = 25,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.79x = 62,351.23 × 25,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.79x = 1,561,212,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,212,447.97/45,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,554.02

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