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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.26, 62,395.36 and 25,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.26, 62,395.36 and 25,071.16 is: 34,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.26 : 62,395.36 = 25,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.26/62,395.36 = 25,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.26x = 62,395.36 × 25,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.26x = 1,564,324,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,324,053.82/45,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.02

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