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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,219, 62,402.97 and 25,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,219, 62,402.97 and 25,076.73 is: 34,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,219 : 62,402.97 = 25,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,219/62,402.97 = 25,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,219x = 62,402.97 × 25,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,219x = 1,564,862,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,862,429.89/45,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,606.30

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