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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214, 62,396.07 and 25,071.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214, 62,396.07 and 25,071.73 is: 34,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214 : 62,396.07 = 25,071.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214/62,396.07 = 25,071.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214x = 62,396.07 × 25,071.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214x = 1,564,377,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,377,420.10/45,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,599.40

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