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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,313.57, 62,530.97 and 25,171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,313.57, 62,530.97 and 25,171.73 is: 34,736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,313.57 : 62,530.97 = 25,171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,313.57/62,530.97 = 25,171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,313.57x = 62,530.97 × 25,171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,313.57x = 1,574,012,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,012,254.96/45,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.00

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