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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.28, 62,363.36 and 25,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.28, 62,363.36 and 25,047.74 is: 34,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.28 : 62,363.36 = 25,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.28/62,363.36 = 25,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.28x = 62,363.36 × 25,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.28x = 1,562,060,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,060,789.75/45,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,565.54

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