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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.50, 62,411.97 and 25,083.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.50, 62,411.97 and 25,083.26 is: 34,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.50 : 62,411.97 = 25,083.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.50/62,411.97 = 25,083.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.50x = 62,411.97 × 25,083.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.50x = 1,565,495,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,495,670.62/45,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,615.33

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