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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,274.15, 62,477.87 and 25,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,274.15, 62,477.87 and 25,130.52 is: 34,679.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,274.15 : 62,477.87 = 25,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,274.15/62,477.87 = 25,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,274.15x = 62,477.87 × 25,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,274.15x = 1,570,101,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,101,235.94/45,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.86

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