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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.30, 62,398.65 and 25,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.30, 62,398.65 and 25,071 is: 34,598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.30 : 62,398.65 = 25,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.30/62,398.65 = 25,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.30x = 62,398.65 × 25,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.30x = 1,564,396,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,396,554.15/45,215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.83

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