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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,315.64, 62,535.65 and 25,171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,315.64, 62,535.65 and 25,171.98 is: 34,737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,315.64 : 62,535.65 = 25,171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,315.64/62,535.65 = 25,171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,315.64x = 62,535.65 × 25,171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,315.64x = 1,574,146,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,146,131.09/45,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.37

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