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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.28, 62,476.85 and 25,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.28, 62,476.85 and 25,133.08 is: 34,683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.28 : 62,476.85 = 25,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.28/62,476.85 = 25,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.28x = 62,476.85 × 25,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.28x = 1,570,235,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,235,669.20/45,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,683.50

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