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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.64, 62,466.50 and 25,122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.64, 62,466.50 and 25,122.77 is: 34,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.64 : 62,466.50 = 25,122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.64/62,466.50 = 25,122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.64x = 62,466.50 × 25,122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.64x = 1,569,331,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,331,512.21/45,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,669.38

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