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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.55, 62,536.82 and 25,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.55, 62,536.82 and 25,171.56 is: 34,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.55 : 62,536.82 = 25,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.55/62,536.82 = 25,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.55x = 62,536.82 × 25,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.55x = 1,574,149,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,149,190.98/45,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,738.27

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