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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,278.71, 62,481.97 and 25,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,278.71, 62,481.97 and 25,134.14 is: 34,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,278.71 : 62,481.97 = 25,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,278.71/62,481.97 = 25,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,278.71x = 62,481.97 × 25,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,278.71x = 1,570,430,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,430,581.46/45,278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,683.64

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