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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,237.27, 62,427.38 and 25,097.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,237.27, 62,427.38 and 25,097.21 is: 34,634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,237.27 : 62,427.38 = 25,097.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,237.27/62,427.38 = 25,097.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,237.27x = 62,427.38 × 25,097.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,237.27x = 1,566,752,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,752,627.99/45,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,634.11

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