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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.39, 62,397.98 and 25,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.39, 62,397.98 and 25,073.12 is: 34,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.39 : 62,397.98 = 25,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.39/62,397.98 = 25,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.39x = 62,397.98 × 25,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.39x = 1,564,511,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,511,602.94/45,215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,601.31

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