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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.48, 62,360.52 and 25,046.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.48, 62,360.52 and 25,046.16 is: 34,563.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.48 : 62,360.52 = 25,046.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.48/62,360.52 = 25,046.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.48x = 62,360.52 × 25,046.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.48x = 1,561,891,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,891,561.60/45,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.17

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