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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.93, 62,475.45 and 25,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.93, 62,475.45 and 25,129.76 is: 34,678.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.93 : 62,475.45 = 25,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.93/62,475.45 = 25,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.93x = 62,475.45 × 25,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.93x = 1,569,993,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,993,064.39/45,272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,678.41

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