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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.24, 62,415.72 and 25,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.24, 62,415.72 and 25,086.18 is: 34,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.24 : 62,415.72 = 25,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.24/62,415.72 = 25,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.24x = 62,415.72 × 25,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.24x = 1,565,771,986.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,771,986.75/45,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,617.05

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