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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.81, 62,414.65 and 25,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.81, 62,414.65 and 25,086.14 is: 34,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.81 : 62,414.65 = 25,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.81/62,414.65 = 25,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.81x = 62,414.65 × 25,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.81x = 1,565,742,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,742,601.29/45,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,618.25

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