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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,251.16, 62,444.44 and 25,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,251.16, 62,444.44 and 25,107.82 is: 34,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,251.16 : 62,444.44 = 25,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,251.16/62,444.44 = 25,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,251.16x = 62,444.44 × 25,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,251.16x = 1,567,843,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,843,759.52/45,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,647.59

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