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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.28, 62,528.76 and 25,167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.28, 62,528.76 and 25,167.36 is: 34,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.28 : 62,528.76 = 25,167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.28/62,528.76 = 25,167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.28x = 62,528.76 × 25,167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.28x = 1,573,683,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,683,813.27/45,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,730.51

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