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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,216, 62,398.84 and 25,073.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,216, 62,398.84 and 25,073.74 is: 34,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,216 : 62,398.84 = 25,073.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,216/62,398.84 = 25,073.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,216x = 62,398.84 × 25,073.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,216x = 1,564,572,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,572,290.46/45,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,602.18

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