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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.54, 62,535.99 and 25,172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.54, 62,535.99 and 25,172.62 is: 34,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.54 : 62,535.99 = 25,172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.54/62,535.99 = 25,172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.54x = 62,535.99 × 25,172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.54x = 1,574,194,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,194,712.59/45,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.75

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