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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.39, 62,416.77 and 25,086.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.39, 62,416.77 and 25,086.82 is: 34,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.39 : 62,416.77 = 25,086.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.39/62,416.77 = 25,086.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.39x = 62,416.77 × 25,086.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.39x = 1,565,838,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,838,273.97/45,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,618.40

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