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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.78, 62,419.78 and 25,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.78, 62,419.78 and 25,091.70 is: 34,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.78 : 62,419.78 = 25,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.78/62,419.78 = 25,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.78x = 62,419.78 × 25,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.78x = 1,566,218,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,218,393.83/45,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,626.50

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