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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,324.08, 62,546.82 and 25,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,324.08, 62,546.82 and 25,181 is: 34,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,324.08 : 62,546.82 = 25,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,324.08/62,546.82 = 25,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,324.08x = 62,546.82 × 25,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,324.08x = 1,574,991,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,991,474.42/45,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,749.55

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