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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.17, 62,686.24 and 25,281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.17, 62,686.24 and 25,281.71 is: 34,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.17 : 62,686.24 = 25,281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.17/62,686.24 = 25,281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.17x = 62,686.24 × 25,281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.17x = 1,584,815,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,815,340.67/45,425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,888.48

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