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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.31, 62,399.94 and 25,077.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.31, 62,399.94 and 25,077.14 is: 34,604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.31 : 62,399.94 = 25,077.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.31/62,399.94 = 25,077.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.31x = 62,399.94 × 25,077.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.31x = 1,564,811,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,811,719.37/45,220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,604.18

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