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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,351, 62,584.92 and 25,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,351, 62,584.92 and 25,209.36 is: 34,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,351 : 62,584.92 = 25,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,351/62,584.92 = 25,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,351x = 62,584.92 × 25,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,351x = 1,577,725,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,725,778.85/45,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,789.22

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