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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.27, 62,473.46 and 25,128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.27, 62,473.46 and 25,128.39 is: 34,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.27 : 62,473.46 = 25,128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.27/62,473.46 = 25,128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.27x = 62,473.46 × 25,128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.27x = 1,569,857,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,857,467.53/45,271.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,676.68

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