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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,316.56, 62,535.96 and 25,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,316.56, 62,535.96 and 25,172.52 is: 34,737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,316.56 : 62,535.96 = 25,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,316.56/62,535.96 = 25,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,316.56x = 62,535.96 × 25,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,316.56x = 1,574,187,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,187,703.82/45,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.58

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