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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.89, 62,469.93 and 25,129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.89, 62,469.93 and 25,129.93 is: 34,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.89 : 62,469.93 = 25,129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.89/62,469.93 = 25,129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.89x = 62,469.93 × 25,129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.89x = 1,569,864,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,864,655.66/45,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,675.60

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