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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,222.91, 62,406.41 and 25,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,222.91, 62,406.41 and 25,079.72 is: 34,609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,222.91 : 62,406.41 = 25,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,222.91/62,406.41 = 25,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,222.91x = 62,406.41 × 25,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,222.91x = 1,565,134,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,134,851.57/45,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,609.34

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