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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.80, 62,393.70 and 25,070.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.80, 62,393.70 and 25,070.50 is: 34,595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.80 : 62,393.70 = 25,070.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.80/62,393.70 = 25,070.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.80x = 62,393.70 × 25,070.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.80x = 1,564,241,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,241,255.85/45,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,595.78

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