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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317, 62,541.30 and 25,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317, 62,541.30 and 25,448.84 is: 35,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317 : 62,541.30 = 25,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317/62,541.30 = 25,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317x = 62,541.30 × 25,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317x = 1,591,603,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,603,537.09/45,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,121.56

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