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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.17, 62,469.90 and 25,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.17, 62,469.90 and 25,127.06 is: 34,673.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.17 : 62,469.90 = 25,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.17/62,469.90 = 25,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.17x = 62,469.90 × 25,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.17x = 1,569,684,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,684,925.49/45,270.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,673.71

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