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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.94, 62,415.52 and 25,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.94, 62,415.52 and 25,085.86 is: 34,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.94 : 62,415.52 = 25,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.94/62,415.52 = 25,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.94x = 62,415.52 × 25,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.94x = 1,565,746,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,746,777.79/45,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,618.25

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