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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.82, 62,427.38 and 25,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.82, 62,427.38 and 25,095.19 is: 34,635.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.82 : 62,427.38 = 25,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.82/62,427.38 = 25,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.82x = 62,427.38 × 25,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.82x = 1,566,626,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,626,650.17/45,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,635.50

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