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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.58, 62,473.20 and 25,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.58, 62,473.20 and 25,129.44 is: 34,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.58 : 62,473.20 = 25,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.58/62,473.20 = 25,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.58x = 62,473.20 × 25,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.58x = 1,569,916,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,916,531.01/45,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,676.98

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