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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.06, 62,530.61 and 25,172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.06, 62,530.61 and 25,172.09 is: 34,733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.06 : 62,530.61 = 25,172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.06/62,530.61 = 25,172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.06x = 62,530.61 × 25,172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.06x = 1,574,025,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,025,704.16/45,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,733.63

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