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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186.93, 62,356.39 and 25,045.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186.93, 62,356.39 and 25,045.70 is: 34,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186.93 : 62,356.39 = 25,045.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186.93/62,356.39 = 25,045.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186.93x = 62,356.39 × 25,045.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186.93x = 1,561,759,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,759,062.63/45,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.19

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