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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.19, 62,475.52 and 25,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.19, 62,475.52 and 25,129.31 is: 34,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.19 : 62,475.52 = 25,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.19/62,475.52 = 25,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.19x = 62,475.52 × 25,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.19x = 1,569,966,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,966,740.03/45,272.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,678.39

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