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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.89, 62,465.47 and 25,122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.89, 62,465.47 and 25,122.02 is: 34,668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.89 : 62,465.47 = 25,122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.89/62,465.47 = 25,122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.89x = 62,465.47 × 25,122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.89x = 1,569,258,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,258,411.52/45,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,668.33

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