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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,200.12, 62,371.97 and 25,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,200.12, 62,371.97 and 25,055.28 is: 34,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,200.12 : 62,371.97 = 25,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,200.12/62,371.97 = 25,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,200.12x = 62,371.97 × 25,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,200.12x = 1,562,747,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,747,172.50/45,200.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,573.96

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