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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.72, 62,609.87 and 25,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.72, 62,609.87 and 25,226.43 is: 34,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.72 : 62,609.87 = 25,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.72/62,609.87 = 25,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.72x = 62,609.87 × 25,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.72x = 1,579,423,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,423,376.73/45,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,812.28

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