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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,391.97, 62,644.70 and 25,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,391.97, 62,644.70 and 25,252.64 is: 34,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,391.97 : 62,644.70 = 25,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,391.97/62,644.70 = 25,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,391.97x = 62,644.70 × 25,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,391.97x = 1,581,943,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,943,930.74/45,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,850.75

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