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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.26, 62,396.42 and 25,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.26, 62,396.42 and 25,071.98 is: 34,599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.26 : 62,396.42 = 25,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.26/62,396.42 = 25,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.26x = 62,396.42 × 25,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.26x = 1,564,401,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,401,794.31/45,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,599.74

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