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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.23, 62,464.92 and 25,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.23, 62,464.92 and 25,121.73 is: 34,667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.23 : 62,464.92 = 25,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.23/62,464.92 = 25,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.23x = 62,464.92 × 25,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.23x = 1,569,226,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,226,854.71/45,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,667.38

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