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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.12, 62,424.48 and 25,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.12, 62,424.48 and 25,363.12 is: 35,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.12 : 62,424.48 = 25,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.12/62,424.48 = 25,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.12x = 62,424.48 × 25,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.12x = 1,583,279,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,279,577.18/45,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.11

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