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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.21, 62,471.72 and 25,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.21, 62,471.72 and 25,126.50 is: 34,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.21 : 62,471.72 = 25,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.21/62,471.72 = 25,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.21x = 62,471.72 × 25,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.21x = 1,569,695,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,695,735.40/45,270.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,673.92

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