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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,251.96, 62,451.11 and 25,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,251.96, 62,451.11 and 25,112.64 is: 34,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,251.96 : 62,451.11 = 25,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,251.96/62,451.11 = 25,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,251.96x = 62,451.11 × 25,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,251.96x = 1,568,312,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,312,305.81/45,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,657.34

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