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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.59, 62,528.27 and 25,169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.59, 62,528.27 and 25,169.77 is: 34,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.59 : 62,528.27 = 25,169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.59/62,528.27 = 25,169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.59x = 62,528.27 × 25,169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.59x = 1,573,821,892.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,821,892.23/45,311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,733.32

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