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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.96, 62,423.94 and 25,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.96, 62,423.94 and 25,093.12 is: 34,627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.96 : 62,423.94 = 25,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.96/62,423.94 = 25,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.96x = 62,423.94 × 25,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.96x = 1,566,411,417.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,411,417.29/45,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,627.57

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