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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.28, 62,415.76 and 25,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.28, 62,415.76 and 25,086 is: 34,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.28 : 62,415.76 = 25,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.28/62,415.76 = 25,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.28x = 62,415.76 × 25,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.28x = 1,565,761,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,761,755.36/45,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,619.09

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