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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.67, 62,465.69 and 25,121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.67, 62,465.69 and 25,121.38 is: 34,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.67 : 62,465.69 = 25,121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.67/62,465.69 = 25,121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.67x = 62,465.69 × 25,121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.67x = 1,569,224,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,224,209.85/45,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,666.98

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