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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.08, 62,405.61 and 25,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.08, 62,405.61 and 25,078.20 is: 34,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.08 : 62,405.61 = 25,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.08/62,405.61 = 25,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.08x = 62,405.61 × 25,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.08x = 1,565,020,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,020,368.70/45,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,608.20

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