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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.60, 62,505.74 and 25,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.60, 62,505.74 and 25,151.74 is: 34,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.60 : 62,505.74 = 25,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.60/62,505.74 = 25,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.60x = 62,505.74 × 25,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.60x = 1,572,128,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,128,120.99/45,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,709.72

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