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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.64, 62,467.88 and 25,123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.64, 62,467.88 and 25,123.78 is: 34,670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.64 : 62,467.88 = 25,123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.64/62,467.88 = 25,123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.64x = 62,467.88 × 25,123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.64x = 1,569,429,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,429,274.19/45,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,670.77

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