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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.63, 62,546.07 and 25,181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.63, 62,546.07 and 25,181.47 is: 34,748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.63 : 62,546.07 = 25,181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.63/62,546.07 = 25,181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.63x = 62,546.07 × 25,181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.63x = 1,575,001,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,001,985.32/45,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,748.60

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