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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.43, 62,474.76 and 25,129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.43, 62,474.76 and 25,129.26 is: 34,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.43 : 62,474.76 = 25,129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.43/62,474.76 = 25,129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.43x = 62,474.76 × 25,129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.43x = 1,569,944,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,944,487.48/45,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,677.72

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