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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,205.79, 62,385.96 and 25,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,205.79, 62,385.96 and 25,061.39 is: 34,585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,205.79 : 62,385.96 = 25,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,205.79/62,385.96 = 25,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,205.79x = 62,385.96 × 25,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,205.79x = 1,563,478,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,478,874.08/45,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,585.81

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