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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.28, 62,414.38 and 25,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.28, 62,414.38 and 25,085 is: 34,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.28 : 62,414.38 = 25,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.28/62,414.38 = 25,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.28x = 62,414.38 × 25,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.28x = 1,565,664,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,664,722.30/45,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,617.71

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