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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.23, 62,484.96 and 25,136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.23, 62,484.96 and 25,136.53 is: 34,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.23 : 62,484.96 = 25,136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.23/62,484.96 = 25,136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.23x = 62,484.96 × 25,136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.23x = 1,570,655,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,655,071.59/45,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,686.67

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