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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,381.51, 62,622.86 and 25,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,381.51, 62,622.86 and 25,238.43 is: 34,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,381.51 : 62,622.86 = 25,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,381.51/62,622.86 = 25,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,381.51x = 62,622.86 × 25,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,381.51x = 1,580,502,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,502,542.32/45,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,827.02

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