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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.54, 62,465.74 and 25,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.54, 62,465.74 and 25,122.72 is: 34,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.54 : 62,465.74 = 25,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.54/62,465.74 = 25,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.54x = 62,465.74 × 25,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.54x = 1,569,309,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,309,295.61/45,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,669.73

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