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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.26, 62,535.12 and 25,172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.26, 62,535.12 and 25,172.64 is: 34,737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.26 : 62,535.12 = 25,172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.26/62,535.12 = 25,172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.26x = 62,535.12 × 25,172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.26x = 1,574,174,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,174,063.12/45,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.51

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