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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.17, 62,466.38 and 25,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.17, 62,466.38 and 25,121.88 is: 34,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.17 : 62,466.38 = 25,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.17/62,466.38 = 25,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.17x = 62,466.38 × 25,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.17x = 1,569,272,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,272,776.79/45,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,667.67

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