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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,312.57, 62,530.43 and 25,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,312.57, 62,530.43 and 25,168.88 is: 34,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,312.57 : 62,530.43 = 25,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,312.57/62,530.43 = 25,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,312.57x = 62,530.43 × 25,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,312.57x = 1,573,820,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,820,450.52/45,312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,732.54

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