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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,242.52, 62,434.70 and 25,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,242.52, 62,434.70 and 25,370.52 is: 35,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,242.52 : 62,434.70 = 25,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,242.52/62,434.70 = 25,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,242.52x = 62,434.70 × 25,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,242.52x = 1,584,000,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,000,805.04/45,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,011.33

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