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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,315.91, 62,537.09 and 25,171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,315.91, 62,537.09 and 25,171.82 is: 34,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,315.91 : 62,537.09 = 25,171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,315.91/62,537.09 = 25,171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,315.91x = 62,537.09 × 25,171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,315.91x = 1,574,172,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,172,372.80/45,315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.74

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