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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.95, 62,397.09 and 25,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.95, 62,397.09 and 25,072.14 is: 34,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.95 : 62,397.09 = 25,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.95/62,397.09 = 25,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.95x = 62,397.09 × 25,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.95x = 1,564,428,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,428,576.07/45,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,599.81

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