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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.31, 62,469.15 and 25,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.31, 62,469.15 and 25,129.36 is: 34,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.31 : 62,469.15 = 25,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.31/62,469.15 = 25,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.31x = 62,469.15 × 25,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.31x = 1,569,809,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,809,759.24/45,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,674.83

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