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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.23, 62,473.68 and 25,128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.23, 62,473.68 and 25,128.03 is: 34,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.23 : 62,473.68 = 25,128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.23/62,473.68 = 25,128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.23x = 62,473.68 × 25,128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.23x = 1,569,840,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,840,505.25/45,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,676.34

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