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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.13, 62,458.14 and 25,117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.13, 62,458.14 and 25,117.49 is: 34,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.13 : 62,458.14 = 25,117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.13/62,458.14 = 25,117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.13x = 62,458.14 × 25,117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.13x = 1,568,791,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,791,706.87/45,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,666.27

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