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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.83, 62,471.56 and 25,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.83, 62,471.56 and 25,127.16 is: 34,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.83 : 62,471.56 = 25,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.83/62,471.56 = 25,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.83x = 62,471.56 × 25,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.83x = 1,569,732,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,732,757.93/45,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.63

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