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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.95, 62,351.61 and 25,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.95, 62,351.61 and 25,039.17 is: 34,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.95 : 62,351.61 = 25,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.95/62,351.61 = 25,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.95x = 62,351.61 × 25,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.95x = 1,561,232,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,232,562.56/45,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,554.34

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