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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.16, 62,475.48 and 25,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.16, 62,475.48 and 25,129.28 is: 34,678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.16 : 62,475.48 = 25,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.16/62,475.48 = 25,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.16x = 62,475.48 × 25,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.16x = 1,569,963,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,963,830.05/45,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,678.35

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