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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.81, 62,477.65 and 25,131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.81, 62,477.65 and 25,131.71 is: 34,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.81 : 62,477.65 = 25,131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.81/62,477.65 = 25,131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.81x = 62,477.65 × 25,131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.81x = 1,570,170,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,170,181.28/45,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,680.11

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