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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,198.59, 62,367.51 and 25,055.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,198.59, 62,367.51 and 25,055.47 is: 34,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,198.59 : 62,367.51 = 25,055.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,198.59/62,367.51 = 25,055.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,198.59x = 62,367.51 × 25,055.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,198.59x = 1,562,647,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,647,275.78/45,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,572.92

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