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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.94, 62,453.62 and 25,113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.94, 62,453.62 and 25,113.66 is: 34,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.94 : 62,453.62 = 25,113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.94/62,453.62 = 25,113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.94x = 62,453.62 × 25,113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.94x = 1,568,438,978.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,438,978.45/45,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,656.32

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