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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.29, 62,637.39 and 25,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.29, 62,637.39 and 25,251.44 is: 34,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.29 : 62,637.39 = 25,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.29/62,637.39 = 25,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.29x = 62,637.39 × 25,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.29x = 1,581,683,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,683,982.15/45,394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,843.24

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