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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.54, 62,476.56 and 25,129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.54, 62,476.56 and 25,129.23 is: 34,677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.54 : 62,476.56 = 25,129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.54/62,476.56 = 25,129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.54x = 62,476.56 × 25,129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.54x = 1,569,987,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,987,845.85/45,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,677.82

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