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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,211.32, 62,391.69 and 25,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,211.32, 62,391.69 and 25,068.42 is: 34,594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,211.32 : 62,391.69 = 25,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,211.32/62,391.69 = 25,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,211.32x = 62,391.69 × 25,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,211.32x = 1,564,061,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,061,089.43/45,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,594.46

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