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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,300.69, 62,517.03 and 25,157.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,300.69, 62,517.03 and 25,157.67 is: 34,718.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,300.69 : 62,517.03 = 25,157.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,300.69/62,517.03 = 25,157.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,300.69x = 62,517.03 × 25,157.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,300.69x = 1,572,782,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,782,670.02/45,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,718.73

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