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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.20, 62,479.52 and 25,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.20, 62,479.52 and 25,131.52 is: 34,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.20 : 62,479.52 = 25,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.20/62,479.52 = 25,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.20x = 62,479.52 × 25,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.20x = 1,570,205,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,205,306.47/45,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.36

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