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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.81, 62,469.84 and 25,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.81, 62,469.84 and 25,129.86 is: 34,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.81 : 62,469.84 = 25,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.81/62,469.84 = 25,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.81x = 62,469.84 × 25,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.81x = 1,569,858,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,858,333.42/45,272.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,675.53

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