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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.08, 62,544.06 and 25,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.08, 62,544.06 and 25,179 is: 34,746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.08 : 62,544.06 = 25,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.08/62,544.06 = 25,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.08x = 62,544.06 × 25,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.08x = 1,574,796,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,796,886.74/45,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,746.79

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