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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.74, 62,636.94 and 25,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.74, 62,636.94 and 25,246.19 is: 34,839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.74 : 62,636.94 = 25,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.74/62,636.94 = 25,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.74x = 62,636.94 × 25,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.74x = 1,581,343,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,343,648.84/45,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.23

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