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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.97, 62,427.59 and 25,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.97, 62,427.59 and 25,095.34 is: 34,635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.97 : 62,427.59 = 25,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.97/62,427.59 = 25,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.97x = 62,427.59 × 25,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.97x = 1,566,641,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,641,314.88/45,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,635.71

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