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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.92, 62,466.03 and 25,121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.92, 62,466.03 and 25,121.63 is: 34,667.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.92 : 62,466.03 = 25,121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.92/62,466.03 = 25,121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.92x = 62,466.03 × 25,121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.92x = 1,569,248,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,248,493.23/45,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,667.33

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