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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.18, 62,485.22 and 25,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.18, 62,485.22 and 25,136.88 is: 34,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.18 : 62,485.22 = 25,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.18/62,485.22 = 25,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.18x = 62,485.22 × 25,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.18x = 1,570,683,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,683,476.91/45,281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,687.34

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