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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,197.78, 62,372.94 and 25,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,197.78, 62,372.94 and 25,325.78 is: 34,949.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,197.78 : 62,372.94 = 25,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,197.78/62,372.94 = 25,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,197.78x = 62,372.94 × 25,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,197.78x = 1,579,643,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,643,356.39/45,197.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,949.58

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