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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.42, 62,447.09 and 25,113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.42, 62,447.09 and 25,113.24 is: 34,652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.42 : 62,447.09 = 25,113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.42/62,447.09 = 25,113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.42x = 62,447.09 × 25,113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.42x = 1,568,248,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,248,758.47/45,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,652.51

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