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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.54, 62,464.36 and 25,121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.54, 62,464.36 and 25,121.72 is: 34,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.54 : 62,464.36 = 25,121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.54/62,464.36 = 25,121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.54x = 62,464.36 × 25,121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.54x = 1,569,212,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,212,161.90/45,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,668.35

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