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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.98, 62,354.43 and 25,044.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.98, 62,354.43 and 25,044.30 is: 34,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.98 : 62,354.43 = 25,044.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.98/62,354.43 = 25,044.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.98x = 62,354.43 × 25,044.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.98x = 1,561,623,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,623,051.25/45,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,558.37

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