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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.27, 62,476.22 and 25,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.27, 62,476.22 and 25,130.40 is: 34,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.27 : 62,476.22 = 25,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.27/62,476.22 = 25,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.27x = 62,476.22 × 25,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.27x = 1,570,052,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,052,273.44/45,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.45

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