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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,220.52, 62,407.51 and 25,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,220.52, 62,407.51 and 25,079.33 is: 34,611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,220.52 : 62,407.51 = 25,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,220.52/62,407.51 = 25,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,220.52x = 62,407.51 × 25,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,220.52x = 1,565,138,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,138,537.77/45,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,611.25

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