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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,243.12, 62,435.52 and 25,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,243.12, 62,435.52 and 25,371.12 is: 35,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,243.12 : 62,435.52 = 25,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,243.12/62,435.52 = 25,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,243.12x = 62,435.52 × 25,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,243.12x = 1,584,059,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,059,070.18/45,243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,012.15

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