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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.98, 62,396.56 and 25,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.98, 62,396.56 and 25,071.34 is: 34,598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.98 : 62,396.56 = 25,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.98/62,396.56 = 25,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.98x = 62,396.56 × 25,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.98x = 1,564,365,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,365,370.59/45,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.39

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