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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,239.50, 62,430.54 and 25,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,239.50, 62,430.54 and 25,367.50 is: 35,007.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,239.50 : 62,430.54 = 25,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,239.50/62,430.54 = 25,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,239.50x = 62,430.54 × 25,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,239.50x = 1,583,706,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,706,723.45/45,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,007.17

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