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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.70, 62,477.51 and 25,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.70, 62,477.51 and 25,132.58 is: 34,681.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.70 : 62,477.51 = 25,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.70/62,477.51 = 25,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.70x = 62,477.51 × 25,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.70x = 1,570,220,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,220,580.23/45,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,681.31

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