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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,320.08, 62,541.66 and 25,178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,320.08, 62,541.66 and 25,178.83 is: 34,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,320.08 : 62,541.66 = 25,178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,320.08/62,541.66 = 25,178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,320.08x = 62,541.66 × 25,178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,320.08x = 1,574,725,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,725,825.06/45,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,746.76

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