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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,211, 62,391.93 and 25,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,211, 62,391.93 and 25,068.73 is: 34,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,211 : 62,391.93 = 25,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,211/62,391.93 = 25,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,211x = 62,391.93 × 25,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,211x = 1,564,086,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,086,447.35/45,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,595.26

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