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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,370.28, 62,609.82 and 25,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,370.28, 62,609.82 and 25,226.12 is: 34,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,370.28 : 62,609.82 = 25,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,370.28/62,609.82 = 25,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,370.28x = 62,609.82 × 25,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,370.28x = 1,579,402,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,402,832.50/45,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,811.40

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