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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.31, 62,476.97 and 25,131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.31, 62,476.97 and 25,131.21 is: 34,679.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.31 : 62,476.97 = 25,131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.31/62,476.97 = 25,131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.31x = 62,476.97 × 25,131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.31x = 1,570,121,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,121,727.58/45,275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.43

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