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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.08, 62,422.72 and 25,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.08, 62,422.72 and 25,094.44 is: 34,632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.08 : 62,422.72 = 25,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.08/62,422.72 = 25,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.08x = 62,422.72 × 25,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.08x = 1,566,463,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,463,201.68/45,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,632.45

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