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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,271.81, 62,472.13 and 25,127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,271.81, 62,472.13 and 25,127.71 is: 34,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,271.81 : 62,472.13 = 25,127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,271.81/62,472.13 = 25,127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,271.81x = 62,472.13 × 25,127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,271.81x = 1,569,781,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,781,565.72/45,271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,674.59

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