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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.74, 62,639.89 and 25,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.74, 62,639.89 and 25,248.38 is: 34,840.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.74 : 62,639.89 = 25,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.74/62,639.89 = 25,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.74x = 62,639.89 × 25,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.74x = 1,581,555,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,555,745.88/45,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,840.07

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