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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.48, 62,475.38 and 25,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.48, 62,475.38 and 25,129.30 is: 34,678.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.48 : 62,475.38 = 25,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.48/62,475.38 = 25,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.48x = 62,475.38 × 25,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.48x = 1,569,962,566.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,962,566.63/45,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,678.08

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