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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.09, 62,534.25 and 25,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.09, 62,534.25 and 25,172.81 is: 34,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.09 : 62,534.25 = 25,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.09/62,534.25 = 25,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.09x = 62,534.25 × 25,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.09x = 1,574,162,481.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,162,481.07/45,314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,738.92

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