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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.46, 62,475.30 and 25,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.46, 62,475.30 and 25,131.82 is: 34,679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.46 : 62,475.30 = 25,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.46/62,475.30 = 25,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.46x = 62,475.30 × 25,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.46x = 1,570,117,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,117,955.00/45,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,679.23

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