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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,230.08, 62,417.96 and 25,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,230.08, 62,417.96 and 25,088.94 is: 34,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,230.08 : 62,417.96 = 25,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,230.08/62,417.96 = 25,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,230.08x = 62,417.96 × 25,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,230.08x = 1,566,000,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,000,453.36/45,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,622.99

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